Virtue: Hupomone

Irritable, angry, anxious, restless, annoyed - such is the display of a man losing  patience. We're all too familiar with this. But what does it look like for a man to grow in patience? My notes:Patience is enduring evil, pain, or sorrow for the sake of a greater goodHupomone is steadfastness, constancy, endurance in the midst of suffering (Rev 13:10)Makrothumia is the long fuse of anger (Gal 5:22)Don't confuse passivity with patienceGrowing in patience requires keeping greater good in viewGrowing in patience requires believing in divine providenceIf you're looking for a guide to help you put off vices and pursue virtues, join the CT12 challenge. www.menneedhelp.org