Section 3
and forbearance represent two kinds of lives. Among human beings there are only two kinds of lives: the human life and the Christian life. Human life is a life of anxiety, whereas the Chris tian life is a life of forbearance. If we see this contrast, we shall realize that it is a matter of great importance for Paul to emphasize forbear ance and anxiety in chapter four of Philippians. He emphasizes forbearance and anxiety because they represent two different kinds of lives. Every human being is subject to anxiety. But if we are Christians according to the divine standard, we shall have a life full of forbearance and with out anxiety. The first point I would emphasize in this booklet is that forbearance and anxiety represent two kinds of lives.
TWO SOURCES
Second, forbearance comes from God, and anxiety comes from Satan. This means that for bearance and anxiety represent two different sources—God and Satan.
GOD, THE SOURCE OF FORBEARANCE
The source of forbearance is God. God gives us forbearance so that we may accomplish His