John Gill emphasizes the importance of temperance and patience in the Christian life, arguing that knowledge alone is insufficient if it is not accompanied by a life of self-control and purity. He warns against the dangers of intemperance, particularly in relation to the teachings of false prophets like Simon Magus, who equated knowledge with salvation despite leading immoral lives. Gill highlights that true knowledge must be coupled with love and that patience is essential for enduring the challenges of faith, including afflictions and persecutions. He also discusses the significance of godliness, which encompasses both internal grace and external worship, as vital components of a believer's life.

George Fox addresses the community in New Jersey, urging them to remain in the fear of God and to keep the Lord at the forefront of their lives and actions. He emphasizes the importance of living in a manner that reflects the gospel, as their conduct will be observed by others, including the local Indians. Fox encourages the establishment of worship meetings and the cultivation of love and unity among the members, advising against disputes over material matters. He highlights the necessity of virtues such as temperance, patience, and brotherly love, which will foster a strong, supportive community under Christ's guidance. Ultimately, he reassures them that by adhering to these principles, they will experience God's blessings in all aspects of their lives.

R. Stanley preaches on the importance of patience as the crown of virtues and the mark of perfection, emphasizing that love is patient according to 1 Corinthians 13. He delves into the connection between patience and various aspects of love such as joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, highlighting the need for patience to mature and blossom in these virtues. The sermon explores biblical examples like Jesus, Paul, and Joseph to illustrate how patience leads to joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, essential for building happy homes, maintaining peace, and expressing kindness and goodness in our daily lives.