GOD LOOKS FOR PEACEMAKERS, No. 4 - STRIVE FOR PEACE
Psalm 34:14: "Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it."
This Scripture is preceded by the words: "What man is he that desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile" (verses 12, 13).
Throughout life we face many challenges that try to both disturb and destroy, not only our own peace, but the peace of our families and friends. Our flesh nature often enjoys gossiping, criticisms, arguments, and debates. The base side of man easily succumbs to the tantalizing delicacies of the sordid side of our culture. The tabloids are still in!
If our society is going to have real peace there are certain conditions we have to meet. We have to pay a price for peace. What is the price? We must earnestly seek after it.
In seeking peace we find we have to change our ways. We may have to repent of certain things. We may have to consult the road map much more than we currently do. Seeking requires active searching. Just as men set their hearts to search for God, they have to prioritize their lives. Hard work and difficult challenges are just a part of the price we pay. We must earnestly endeavor to pursue peace.
God gives peace, but not without a plan or a road map.
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell
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