The fruit of the Spirit
Peace
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, Galatians 5:22
What the word says
Peace with God
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Romans 5:1
Read it: Romans 5:1
My peace I give unto you
Jesus said
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27
Read it: John 14:27
Perfect peace
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3
Read it: Isaiah 26:3
The peace of God, which passeth all understanding
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
Read it: Philippians 4:6-7
Blessed are the peacemakers
Jesus said
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
Read it: Matthew 5:9
Live peaceably with all men
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Romans 12:18
Read it: Romans 12:18
Shown in the Bible
Abram: Let there be no strife
Abram said
Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. Genesis 13:8
The text gives Abram's words, not the word peace: he let Lot choose the land first (13:9).
Read it: Genesis 13:7-9
Peace, be still
And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: Mark 4:38
Jesus said
Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:39
Read it: Mark 4:35-41
To think about
- Philippians 4:6-7 puts prayer before peace. What are you carrying that you have not prayed about?
- Romans 12:18 says "as much as lieth in you". Is there someone you need to make peace with?
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