There have not been many bumper stickers that state more truth than the one above. The world looks in every nook and cranny for “World Peace.” It is like the girl hunting a “good” man in every bar, casino, and dive in town. The problem is not that she is not looking, it is that she is looking in all of the wrong places.
Without God, there can be no peace. He is rightly called the “God of peace” (Romans 15:33). One of the reasons why if there is “No God” then there is “No Peace,” is because without God there is no hope. Paul said in Ephesians 2:12, “that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.” What a horrible world it would be without the promises of God to trust that there will be tomorrow. John wrote of the hope of the saints, saying, “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." (Rev 21:4). Too, there is the peace that comes from a mind of contentment, free from the guilt of sin, knowing that God has wiped away all of our sin. Furthermore, there is more peace with others when we have the love that the Bible teaches. It is sinful lust that James said is the source of wars (James 4:1-3). No God, no peace.
But to know God is to know peace. What a blessing to be free from anxiety and the source of so many of our concerns. Paul said, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7). To know God is to know a peace that surpasses human understanding. This is one of God’s greatest gifts. The Psalmist said, “The LORD will give strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace.” (Psalms 29:11) Do you know peace?
David Courington
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ReplyDeleteThis is so true that my pores are raising. We can test this truth and we will come full circle to say "No God No Peace!"
ReplyDeleteYes, of course! Because God did not in the old testament tell people to rape and murder in his name. And religion is not the root of almost all wars. In case none of you realize it, I was being sarcastic! Religion destroys! Morons.
ReplyDeleteFirstly, If God hadn't murdered those people, you wouldn't be here today. The races that were wiped out were so perverted and horrible and diseased that if they hadn't have been stopped, you woudn't be alive today. If you had to choose between wiping out a race to save the world, or saving a race and letting the entire world die. What would you do?
ReplyDeleteSecondly, God never tells people to rape in the old testament. There is a lot of talk about sexual immorality, but it never once states that it is being forced upon a women.
The controversial passage "But all the young girls who have not known man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves" (Numbers 31: 18), is often viewed as an instruction from God to rape the girls. In reality, they were saved. They're society was twisted and sick and all of the women killed were probably swarming in STDs. But these girls were still virgins were given a second chance at life.
Thirdly, yes. Religion is the root of many wars. Religion does destroy. I'm not denying that. But faith, faith in God your creator, saves lives. Eternally. So take your time to learn the facts before you badmouth them. God Bless
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