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.

How is Christ's second coming described in the Psalms?
How was Christ's first advent to be heralded?
What is required besides a belief in the existence of God?
How are the people described who are developed by the threefold message here referred to?
When did David say he would be satisfied?
Is this chastening a pleasant experience?
How did Elijah pray before obtaining his request?

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