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Peace, peace but where is peace?(peace & spirituality)
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Igorota
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October 1, 2003
- Author:
- Bengwayan, Michael A.
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Several Biblical verses point out the keys to real peace:
FRET NOT because God loves you (1 John 4:16)
FAINT NOT because God holds you (Ps. 139:10)
FEAR NOT because God keeps you (Ps.121:5).
In this age when humans seem to be slowly degenerating into beasts, it seems that peace is as elusive as ever. Everyone talks about peace. Everyone wants peace. In fact, we even pray for peace when we are in church, like true Christians, although once outside we are something different altogether. Sometimes something worse. But why is it that every time we talk about peace and order, there is war, violence and criminality?
Peace is elusive because we are not committed ...