Be patient with your brother

The Bible strongly urges us to be humble, patient with our brothers in the faith, to have love and meekness. These things sometimes escape from our hands and we don’t even think about it, but this is really of great importance, because being patient with each other we can show the world that God’s love dwells in us.

These virtues are not simply optional qualities for those who follow Christ; they are essential elements that give evidence of a transformed life. Humility, patience and meekness are often challenged in our daily walk, especially when we deal with difficult personalities, misunderstandings or situations that test our temperament. However, the Scriptures continually remind us that these virtues are part of the character of Christ, and therefore, they must also be cultivated in us with diligence and commitment.

The apostle Paul wrote about this to the church of Ephesus:

1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

Ephesians 4:1-4

The Bible tells us in John’s books that we cannot say that we love God if we do not love our brothers, on the other hand, the main commandment is also to love your neighbor as yourself. This of coping with and loving our neighbor with patience is something very serious in the Scriptures, the apostle Paul tells them:

“Beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called”.

Ep 4:1b

This vocation, this call to be disciples of Christ, is simply an overly large call that includes many responsibilities. We cannot say that we are followers of Christ and hate our neighbor and not make the effort to cope.

We have been called to show that in us as the body of Christ there is peace, joy, meekness, love, that we are united, that we share in pain and joy, simply that we are a people like none, because we are children of God.

When Paul speaks of walking worthy of our calling, he is reminding us that the Christian life is not merely about believing certain truths, but about reflecting those truths through our conduct. True Christianity is visible, tangible, and evident in the way we treat others. Patience with our brothers and sisters in the faith is one of the greatest demonstrations that the Holy Spirit is actively working in our hearts.

Living in unity is another challenge that Paul highlights. Unity does not mean that we will always think the same or agree on everything, but it does mean that we choose peace over conflict, forgiveness over resentment, and love over indifference. The unity of the Spirit is maintained when each believer decides to imitate Christ in their relationships, putting others before themselves and seeking the well-being of the entire body.

It is important to reflect that patience is not weakness but strength under control. It is the ability to respond with grace when we are provoked, to remain calm when situations become tense, and to extend mercy to those who have failed us. This is exactly what God does with us every day, and He calls us to imitate that same attitude with others.

Ultimately, developing love, humility, patience, and meekness is part of the sanctification process. These virtues grow as we spend time in prayer, meditate on the Word, and allow the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts. A church that walks in love and patience becomes a powerful testimony to an unbelieving world—a living example of God’s grace working among His people.

May we always remember that our calling is holy, and that every step we take must reflect the One who called us. Let us ask God to help us grow in these virtues and to make us instruments of peace and unity within His church.