Human have always wanted to have peace to the point of even struggling to have it, but still it has somehow managed to evade us. This brings the question of “ how can we live in peace when it so hard to have it in this world? ”. Let us see what the bible says about the way of peace.
and the way of peace they do not know
Romans 3:17 (NIV)
The history of humanity has shown us that the world is full of violence,conflict and war. Even when there is a litle time of relative peace,it ends up being just another build up to a stronger conflict. Just as the bible stated in the book of romans 3 verse 17 , individuals may want to have peace and even work tirelessly to earn it, but it ends up being in vain as they never can have it because the world does not know the way of peace . This is so because our first parents in Adam and Eve fell out of God's peaceful way after they were deceived by the serpent. Now the capability of violence in us can be exploited by the devil who's way is full of hate. This is so because satan currrently controls the world and makes sure his attitude is installed in those who fall for his tricks through temptations. But we as children of God, we can possess the attitude of peace by learning it from GOD who has reigned in peace for eternity.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Matthew 5:9 (NIV)
How can we learn the way of peace?
PRACTICING THE LOVE OF GOD IN US
The love of God as we all know is the most genuine kind of love we can possess. It is a kind of love that does not separate or have a scale of preference towards anyone. When we practice love to everyone around us, we appeal to their peaceful nature to be reciprocated to us.
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
20 On the contrary:“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:16-21 (NIV)
EXPANDING WISDOM THROUGH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORD OF GOD
The knowledge of Gods word brings about great wisdom. Such wisdom can be applied to our life style and make us handle things of conflicting nature in the most peaceful way. Wisdom automatically gives you the aura of a judge of peace.
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
James 3:17-18 (NIV)
SEEK THE ATTITUDE OF JESUS
The willingness of sacrifice by Jesus Christ for humanity to be saved is something we should constantly seek to have in us. If we sacrifice our pleasure to the benefit of others, it promotes peace .
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:
Philippians 2:3-5 (NIV)
CONCLUSION
We are the representatives of God on earth, we should exhibit His peaceful nature through our life style. Like any world problems solution, the quest for peace begins with you.
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