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blessed endurance

James 5:9-11 (JDV)

James 5:9 Do not complain, brothers and sisters, about one another, so that you will not be judged. Look, the judge stands at the door!
James 5:10 Take as an example, brothers and sisters, the suffering and patience of the prophets who spoke in the Lord’s name.
James 5:11 See, we count as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job’s endurance and have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about — the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

blessed endurance

We will be tempted to criticize and complain about those closest to us and the devil loves it when we do that. The judge stands at the door, so we need to learn to be patient with one another. Endure the uncomfortable to avoid the unbearable.