Peace 4/4
Everyone would love to see world peace. Peace is a treasure we seek—in our world, in our personal relationships, and in our hearts. We thrive when we are at peace, and so do others. So I ask, “If peace is such a precious commodity, doesn’t it make sense that it would be our priority to impart peace?”
What if our words, those we speak to God, share online, and say to others, were words that offer peace rather than feed division? Some would argue, “I’m just saying what’s true!” Really? Paul gives us some guidelines. Even AI knows them!
- “We will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ” (Ephesians 4:15).
- “Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them” (Ephesians 4:29).
- “Let your conversation be gracious and attractive…” (Colossians 4:6).
- “Encourage each other and build each other up…” (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
Solomon, a man renowned for his wisdom, shares his insights with us:
- “Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body” (Proverbs 16:24).
- “The soothing tongue is a tree of life…” (Proverbs 15:4).
- “The tongue can bring death or life…” (Proverbs 18:21).
Be a blessing! Promote unity, speak edifying words, and impart peace.
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BARBARA HIGBY 