2023-07-11

BSS Fruit of the Spirit - 3 Peace

 BSS Fruit of the Spirit - 3 Peace

1 Source of Peace - Peace comes from God
  • Psalm 29:11:
    • "The Lord gives strength to his people;
    • the Lord blesses his people with peace."
  • 2 Thess 3:16:
    • "Now may the Lord of peace himself

      ! God is Peace

    • give you peace at all times and in every way.

      ! God gives us peace all time & all ways.

    • The Lord be with all of you."

      ! Peace is to be with God.

2 Peace with God: - Reconciliation with God
  • Romans 5:1
    • Therefore, since we have been justified by faith,

      ! Not by our effort but simply just believe in...

    • we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

      The sacrifice of Jesus Christ at the cross to pain for our sins

3 Peace Within Me - Calm in Crisis
  • John 14:27:
    • "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.

      ! We just need to believe and receive it.

      It is a gift from God that we can receive regardless of our situation & status.

    • I do not give to you as the world gives.

      ! The world's peace is based on what is happening around us.

    • Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

      ! It is our will - exercise it, have faith & receive Jesus' peace

4 Peace in Relationship -  No conflicts
  • Colossians 3:15:
    • "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts
    • since as members of one body you were called to peace.

      Be at peace with one another as a family of Christ.

      Resolve any misunderstandings & quarrels.

    • And be thankful."

      ! Gratefulness enables kindness and love and can resolve quarrels

  • Romans 12:18
    • If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
  • Matthew 5:9
    • "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."

      seeking reconciliation, promoting understanding, and practicing forgiveness.

  • Psalm 34:14:
    • "Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it."

      ! Many disputes arise out of selfishness.

  • James 3:18
    • And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

      !Bringing peace in relationships is righteousness

5 How to Have Peace - Focus & Trust God
  • Isaiah 26:3:
    • "You will keep in perfect peace

      Peace comes from God. God is peace

    • those whose minds are steadfast

      So, we must focus on God.

    • because they trust in you."

      Then trust in God's character & promises.

      Read the Bible to find out about God.

  • Philippians 4:6-7:
    • "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation,
    • by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
    • And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
    • will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
  • Romans 15:13:
    • "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace

      ! Trust, Hope & Power of the Holy Spirit -》Peace

    • as you trust in him,

    • so that you may overflow with hope

    • by the power of the Holy Spirit."

  • Matthew 11:28-30:
    • "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

      ! Come to Jesus, cast all your cares and burden on Him.

    • Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,

      ! The solution is to do what Jesus tells us.

    • for I am gentle and humble in heart,

      ! This is the key to having peace with others

    • and you will find rest for your souls.

      ! Following Jesus brings forth rest.

    • For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
6 Righteousness brings Peace

! A Clean Conscience

  • Isaiah 32:17
    • And the effect of righteousness will be peace,
    • and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.
  • 2 Timothy 2:22
    • So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
  • Romans 8:6
    • For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Conclusion:
Be reconciled with God and abide in Him to receive His peace.
With His peace within, we have the courage to face challenges and crises.
We can also build good relationships with others and even be peacemakers to resolve others' conflicts.
Walk in righteousness and have a clean conscience.
Seek, focus, cast our cares, on Him who loves us, then trust Him and follow His guidance.
Prayer
  • May we first be reconciled with God and receive His peace through Jesus Christ. Let's stay in His peace so that we may have peace within in the midst of challenges. We just focus and trust Him to give us the wisdom and grace, with humility and gentleness to overcome, to make peace with others, to be peacemakers in conflicts, bringing God's peace into all situations and glorifying God. Praise be to God to give and bring peace for all. Amen.


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圣灵果子品行 3 平安、和平

1 平安的源泉 - 和平来自上帝
  • 诗篇 29:11:
    • "耶和华必赐力量给他的百姓;
    • 耶和华必赐平安的福给他的百姓。"
  • 帖撒罗尼迦后书 3:16:
    • 愿赐平安的主亲自 - !上帝就是和平
    • 在各个时候、以各种方式赐你平安。!上帝在所有时刻和各种方式赐予我们平安。
    • 愿主常与你们众人同在。" !和平就是与上帝同在。
2 与上帝的和平:与上帝和解
  • 罗马书 5:1
    • 我们既因信称义,就藉着我们的主耶稣基督与上帝和好了
    • !不是靠我们的努力,而只是简单地相信...
    • 我们藉着我们的主耶稣基督与上帝和好了,所以得以平安。
3 我内心的和平 - 危机中的平静
  • 约翰福音 14:27:
    • "我留下平安给你们,我将我的平安赐给你们。
    • !我们只需相信并接受。
    • 这是上帝的礼物,我们可以在任何情况和地位中接受。
    • 我所赐的,不像世人所赐的。
    • !世界的和平是建立在我们周围发生的事情上的。
    • 你们心里不要忧愁,也不要胆怯。"
    • !这是我们的意愿 - 运用它,有信心并接受耶稣的平安
4 关系中的和平 - 无冲突
  • 歌罗西书 3:15:
    • "又要叫基督的平安在你们心里作主,
    • 你们也为此蒙召,归为一个身子。并且要存感谢的心。
    • !感恩心能够培养善意和爱,并化解争执。
  • 罗马书 12:18
    • 凡能行和平与人的,要尽力去行。
  • 马太福音 5:9
    • "使人和平的有福了,因为他们必称为上帝的儿子。
    • 寻求和解,促进理解,并实践宽恕。
  • 诗篇 34:14:
    • "你要离恶行善,要寻求和平,且要追求。"
    • !许多争端都源于自私。
  • 雅各书 3:18
    • 并且使和平的果效在和平中播种的人身上。
    • !在关系中带来和平就是公义
5 如何获得和平 - 专注并信靠上帝
  • 以赛亚书 26:3:
    • 坚心倚赖你的,你必保守他十分平安,- 和平来自上帝。上帝就是和平。
    • 因为他倚靠你。- 然后信靠上帝的品格和应许。阅读圣经以了解上帝。
  • 腓立比书 4:6-7:
    • "应当一无挂虑,只要凡事借着祷告、祈求和感谢,
    • 将你们所要的告诉上帝。
    • 上帝所赐、出人意外的平安,必在基督耶稣里保守你们的心怀意念。
  • 罗马书 15:13:
    • 愿使人有盼望的上帝,因信使你们充满诸般的喜乐和平安,
    • !信靠、盼望和圣灵的能力 -》和平
    • 使你们借着圣灵的能力满有盼望。
  • 马太福音 11:28-30:
    • "凡劳苦担重担的人可以到我这里来,我就使你们得安息。
    • !到耶稣这里来,将你所有的忧虑和负担交给他。
    • 你们当负我的轭,学我的样式,
    • !解决办法就是听从耶稣的教导。
    • 因为我的轭是容易的,我的担子是轻省的。"
6 公义带来平安 - !清洁的良心
  • 以赛亚书 32:17
    • 公义的果效是平安;公义的效验是平静和确信,直到永远。
    • 提摩太后书 2:22
    • 你要同那些以清心呼求主的人追求公义、信德、爱心、和平。
  • 罗马书 8:6
    • 属肉体的思念乃是死;属圣灵的思念乃是生命和平。
结论:
  • 与上帝和好并且在祂里面持守,接受祂的平安。
  • 在内心拥有祂的平安,我们就有勇气面对挑战和危机。
  • 我们也可以与他人建立良好的关系,甚至成为调解者解决别人的冲突。
  • 行走在公义中,拥有清洁的良心。
  • 寻求、专注、将我们的忧虑交托给爱我们的上帝,然后信靠祂并跟随祂的引导。
祷告
愿我们首先与上帝和好,并藉着耶稣基督得到祂的平安。让我们在挑战中保持在祂的平安中。我们只需要专注并信靠上帝,祂会赐给我们智慧和恩典,以谦卑和温柔来克服困难,与他人和睦相处,在冲突中成为调解者,将上帝的和平带入各种情境中并荣耀上帝。赞美上帝,祂给予并带来了所有的平安。阿门。

Lim Liat (c) 11-7-23

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