The promotion of peace in our world is a fight that takes place daily. However, human beings have an inherent tendency to act contrary to such principles by provoking others to anger and despair. As a result of our fallen nature, Jesus Christ became incarnate so that He could enter into this world to make the perfect, final propitiatory sacrifice to God for our deliverance from sin and its ensuing condemnation. It is for this reason that God has appointed members of His church to be ambassadors to spread the good news, followed by repentance and holy living. While some plant the seeds of conversion, others water to provide spiritual nourishment to the spiritually weak, and God is the one to cause growth. We can promote peace in this world by spreading the message of salvation to the lost and by revealing clemency to those who wrong us.
Giving others an understanding of the character of the Lord Jesus Christ will stimulate their knowledge of Him as being the Prince of Peace. Christ taught us to love our neighbors as ourselves. He has also instructed Christians to love their enemies. We should emulate His example on the cross by giving up ourselves for other people who are in need. When we serve others, we are also serving Jesus Christ. The foundation of peace is mercy. The two concepts are inseparable. In fact, they presuppose the existence of each other. Peace and mercy spring forth from the fountain of love. In order to promote tranquility, we must always find ways to become reconciled as much as can possibly be done. We promote peace by preaching the gospel because its heart pumps on the Blood of Peace.
We must be merciful as Christ instructed us to be, whether we be insulted by words or physically injured by enemies. Us repaying evil for evil never works because that sort of a response only results in further hatred, wrath, and bitterness. How can we thrive if there is a constant state of anarchy? Only through a state of peace can we see things in life clearly. It therefore helps us to maintain a sense of sanity and rationality. Life makes sense because of peace. Keeping the peace is one of the best things that we can do for ourselves and others. Further, we find true and lasting peace in Jesus Christ. He is merciful to us when we implore His mercy through our prayers. Mercy is an underlying component of peace. It is a built on the foundation of loving-kindness.
Promoting peace is an essential aspect of Christian ministry. In fact, it is a necessary element for human survival. Consequently, it would be wise that we reflect on what ourselves we can do to promote a peaceful environment. We also need to know how to maintain a state of peace within ourselves and others. Further, we can do these things by preaching the gospel of everlasting life to lost sinners, reflecting on the moral principles taught therein, and by being merciful to those who work to harm us. Helping others to understand that Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace equips them with the knowledge necessary for growing the seeds of His teachings in minds that are inquisitive and open to receiving them. We must be merciful as Jesus Christ taught us to be, even if people continually work against our best interests.
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