Fruit of the Spirit: What is Peace?
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such there is no law." (Galatians 5:22,23)
Dictionary Definition: a state of tranquility, quiet and harmony; a state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions; harmony in personal relations; a state free of war, in particular war between different counties.
Job 3:26 tells us what peace is, by describing what it is not. It says, "I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil."
Peace comes for the Lord. "The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace." (Psalm 29:11)
Peace is valuable. "Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife." (Proverbs 17:1)
The peace that Jesus gives is not like that which comes from the world. It is certain. We do not need to be troubled or afraid. Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27)
The Spirit of God gives us peace of mind. "The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace." (Romans 8:6)
The peace that come from God is beyond our understanding. We can have peace of mind and heart in the midst of turmoil and trouble. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6, 7)
Dictionary Definition: a state of tranquility, quiet and harmony; a state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions; harmony in personal relations; a state free of war, in particular war between different counties.
Job 3:26 tells us what peace is, by describing what it is not. It says, "I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil."
Peace comes for the Lord. "The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace." (Psalm 29:11)
Peace is valuable. "Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife." (Proverbs 17:1)
The peace that Jesus gives is not like that which comes from the world. It is certain. We do not need to be troubled or afraid. Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27)
The Spirit of God gives us peace of mind. "The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace." (Romans 8:6)
The peace that come from God is beyond our understanding. We can have peace of mind and heart in the midst of turmoil and trouble. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6, 7)
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