Introduction: Jesus has given us his peace
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009WHAT IS PEACE?
"The purpose of all war is peace" (Augustine)
- Peace in the world - what I have least control over and affect me at least
- Peace in the country, church, neighborhood, family ...
- Peace in myself - the most control over and affect me the most
"There is peace in the home where the man is deaf and the wife is blind" (Polish proverb) - "Do you want peace, then say no against" (Hungarian proverb)
Rather the opposite ...
Jn 14.27
"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you, not as the world gives. Let not your heart be troubled or afraid. "
YOUR PEACE IS THE WORLD GIVE?
The only peace the world gives is temporary, do not go in depth and is based on the control of ourselves. We try to buy things that give us satisfaction, is concerned about our new house, go on sydentur or focusing on what we can achieve. God's peace is not about our control of God, but our much more our trust in God. God gives us everything we need and he has plan for everything that happens. He does everything for the good of those who love him ...
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