FOLLOW
AFTER THINGS WHICH MAKE FOR PEACE
(Romans
14:19)
The churches of
Christ Greet You (Romans 16:16)
Introduction:
A positive duty of the Christian
is to follow a course in his or her behavior and relationship with others
that will make for and maintain peace.
Peter said: 1 Peter 3:11
Jesus said: Matthew 5:9
The wise person is peaceable: Proverbs 20:3; 18:6
Peace vs. Strife: Galatians 5:19-22
Strife is evidence of a carnal spirit: 1 Corinthians 3:3
Unity is a pleasant thing: Psalms 133:1
Sowing of discord is an abominable thing: Proverbs 6:16-19
God is a God of Peace: 1 Corinthians 14:33
Things Which Destroy
Peace
Contention: Proverbs 26:21
Vengeance: Romans 12:19
A Self-willed Spirit: Titus 1:7; 1 Peter 5:3
An Unholy Ambition for Power and Preeminence: 3 John 9
Bitterness, Wrath, and Anger: Ephesians 4:31; Proverbs 29:22; 16:32; Eph. 4:26
Foolish and Ignorant Questions: 2 Timothy 2:23
Corrupt Speech: Eph. 4:29; James 1:19; Prov. 16:28; 26:20; 15:1; Eph. 4:31; 1 Tim. 6:4-5
Things Which Make for
Peace
The 7 Bonds of Unity: Ephesians 4:4-6
Recognition of a Standard of Authority: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
An Unselfish Spirit: Genesis 13:7-11; Philippians 2:4
The Practice of the Golden Rule: Matthew 7:12
Returning Good for Evil: Romans 12:20
A Spirit Easy to be Entreated: James 3:17
A Forgiving Spirit: Colossians 3:13; Matthew 6:12; Heb. 10:17
A Longsuffering Spirit: Colossians 3:12
If Possible, Be At
Peace With All
Romans 12:18
Jude 3
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