
The Peace Within
Peacemakers - Part 2
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9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. —Matthew 5:9
Peacemakers
Pot-Stirrers & Peace Keepers
27 “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.” —John 14:27
33 “I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” —John 16:33
34 “Don’t assume that I came to bring peace on the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” “For I came to turn a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; 36 and a man’s enemies will be the members of his household.” 37 “The one who loves a father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; the one who loves a son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And whoever doesn’t take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39 “Anyone who finds his life will lose it, and anyone who loses his life because of me will find it.”” —Matthew 10:34,36-39
Before there can be
34 “Don’t assume that I came to bring peace on the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I came to turn a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; 36 and a man’s enemies will be the members of his household.” —Matthew 10:34-36
The measure of peace in your life is determined by what you allow your heart to hold and where you allow your mind to dwell.
What Your Heart Holds
37 “The one who loves a father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; the one who loves a son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And whoever doesn’t take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” —Matthew 10:37-38
15 And let the peace of Christ, to which you were also called in one body, rule your hearts. And be thankful. —Colossians 3:15
Where The Mind Dwells
6 Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy—dwell on these things. 9 Do what you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. —Phil 4:6-9
For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace. —Romans 8:6
Who the Soul Needs
39 “Anyone who finds his life will lose it, and anyone who loses his life because of me will find it.” —Matthew 10:39
1 God is indeed good to Israel, to the pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my steps nearly went astray. 3 For I envied the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 They have an easy time until they die, and their bodies are well fed. 5 They are not in trouble like others; they are not afflicted like most people. —Psalm 73:1-5
13 Did I purify my heart and wash my hands in innocence for nothing? 14 For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning. —Psalm 73:13-14
Jesus doesn’t want to be in your
, he wants you to understand that he
your life.
16 When I tried to understand all this, it seemed hopeless 17 until I entered God’s sanctuary. Then I understood their destiny. —Psalm 73:16-17
25 Who do I have in heaven but you? And I desire nothing on earth but you.26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, my portion forever. 27 Those far from you will certainly perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. 28 But as for me, God’s presence is my good. I have made the Lord God my refuge, so I can tell about all you do. —Psalm 73:25-28
28 “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.29 Take up my yoke and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” —Matthew 11:28-30