'Why Not Question' : Patience

Evie: 'Patience is a virtue.'
Rick: 'Not right now it isn't.'

The two above lines from 'The Mummy' shows an example of the conflict in today's culture. There are those who understand that waiting patiently for something is far more valuable than those who think they want what they want 'right now'.

Granted, the characters were in mortal danger at the time with the mummy and his followers bearing down on them. However, Evie figured out the vital clue that ultimately saved all their lives.

Being patient about a dream or desire, is far more rewarding than running out and grabbing what a person wants.

Consequences seen in our culture right now are bankruptcies in record numbers due to credit card purchases of items wanted and the inability to pay for them.

Massive foreclosures and people losing their homes, often houses that were far too expensive for them in the first place. Granted, some of these were caused by the greed of lender and other financial disasters like losing a job or medical bills.

Not living on a budget and within the person's means.

Those who are more patient have done things like buy a new home and being able to pay it off.

Pay cash for everything.

Price items wanted and wait until they can afford them.

Pay off credit card balances every month so there's no finance charge.

Find the right mate rather than settling.

Find the right job rather than a series of 'survival' positions.

Patience is also a fruit of the spirit and is wonderful thing to have. It also helps the believer wait on God's timing, rather than rushing out and making a huge mistake that could cost a high price in the end.

Patience - has it's reward. Be patient and wait on the Lord.