June 30, 2020

God is a God of Peace


We are not to judge one another’s salvation; however, the actions of rioters and looters make it clear they are not Christian. It’s not unusual to run into one, two, or a handful of unbelievers in one place and at any one time, but it’s startling to see a mob of people with no belief in Jesus Christ. Paul said “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Col 3:12-17 NIV).

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