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THE QUEST FOR PEACE

THE QUEST FOR PEACE. The Quest for Peace. Men are created to live in harmony We are designed to seek peace in order to function properly 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Sin and selfishness cause conflict James 3:16-4:3. How to Find Peace. Open your mind and eyes Luke 19:38-42

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THE QUEST FOR PEACE

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  1. THE QUEST FOR PEACE

  2. The Quest for Peace • Men are created to live in harmony • We are designed to seek peace in order to function properly • 1 Timothy 2:1-4 • Sin and selfishness cause conflict • James 3:16-4:3

  3. How to Find Peace • Open your mind and eyesLuke 19:38-42 • Believe in the God of peace Romans 15:13, Prov. 16:7

  4. Believe in the God of Peace Romans 15:13 “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Prov. 16:7 “When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”

  5. How to Find Peace • Open your mind and eyesLuke 19:38-42 • Believe in the God of peace Romans 15:13, Prov. 16:7 • Extend peace to othersLuke 10:5-6, Matthew 5:9

  6. Extend Peace to Others Luke 10:5-6 “But whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this house.' And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you.” Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.”

  7. How to Find Peace • Open your mind and eyesLuke 19:38-42 • Believe in the God of peace Romans 15:13, Prov. 16:7 • Extend peace to othersLuke 10:6, Matthew 5:9 • “Hold your peace”Proverbs 26:21, James 1:19

  8. Holding Your Peace Proverbs 26:21 “As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.” James 1:19 “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;”

  9. How to Find Peace • Open your mind and eyesLuke 19:38-42 • Believe in the God of peace Romans 15:13, Prov. 16:7 • Extend peace to othersLuke 10:6, Matthew 5:9 • “Hold your peace” Proverbs 26:21, James 1:19 • Be longsuffering Proverbs 15:18

  10. Be Longsuffering James 1:19 “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;” Proverbs 15:18 “A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.”

  11. Where We Need Peace • Peace of mind Philippians 4:1-13 • Peace at home Prov. 17:1, 29:17

  12. Peace at Home Proverbs 17:1 “Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife.” Proverbs 29:17 “Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.”

  13. Where We Need Peace • Peace of mind Philippians 4:1-13 • Peace at home Prov. 17:1, 29:17 • Peace in communities Prov. 29:2

  14. Peace in Society Proverbs 29:2 “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.”

  15. Where We Need Peace • Peace of mind Philippians 4:1-13 • Peace at home Prov. 17:1, 29:17 • Peace in communities Prov. 29:2 • Peace in the world 1 Thess. 5:3, Eph. 2:14-18

  16. Where We Need Peace • Peace of mind Philippians 4:1-13 • Peace at home Prov. 17:1, 29:17 • Peace in communities Prov. 29:2 • Peace in the world 1 Thess. 5:3, Eph. 2:14-18 • Peace with God Eph. 2:14-18

  17. Where We Need Peace • Peace of mind Philippians 4:1-13 • Peace at home Prov. 17:1, 29:17 • Peace in communities Prov. 29:2 • Peace in the world 1 Thess. 5:3, Eph. 2:14-18 • Peace with God Eph. 2:14-18 • “May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way” 2 Thess. 3:16

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