Fruitful Marriages, Fruitful Relationships
The Problem with Peace – People
Galatians 5:22–23 (NET)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Romans 12:9–18 (NIV)
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Peace ______________ _____ _______.
Romans 14:1 (NIV)
1 Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.
Romans 14:12 (NIV)
12 So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.
Romans 14:19 (NIV)
19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Peace is threefold.
1. Peace with ______
Romans 5:1 (NIV)
1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
1. Peace with __________________
John 16:33a (NIV)
33a “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.
1. Peace with ____________
Hebrews 12:14a (NIV)
14a Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy;
John 16:33b
33b In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
