Why are we exhorted to patience?

Answer

"But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting [lacking] nothing
James 1: 4.

For what purpose were the Scriptures written?
How is Christ's second coming described in the Psalms?
With what sins are rebellion and stubbornness classed?
In what condition was the world before the Flood?
Were the Ten Commandments a distinct and complete law by themselves?
How long will they sleep there?
By what terms did Christ refer to the two resurrections?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle