CHRISTIAN PEACE our fellow men. To fail here means you will deny the ability to expe rience peace in your life. We must first of all be careful not to judge others (Romans 14:2, 3). Many pas sages of Scripture deal with this matter. Our lives are not to be marked by disputings and argu ments. If someone is weak in the faith, we are to receive him with out such condemnation (vs. 4). He is the servant of Christ if he has been born-again by faith. If he is off base, it is a matter between him and the Lord. We are not to play the role of judge. This is not our obligation (I Corinthians 4:3). Also we are to take care that our lives do not become stumbling blocks to others (vs. 15). We are never to compromise any biblical principle. The area where there can be guidance is in altering the pattern of living. We are not to be overly concerned about our own individual freedom so that we run roughshod over others and cause them to fall. If you spend half your
time judging other people and the other half exerting your own free dom you will certainly not enjoy peace. You will lead a life of con flicts. Probably fighting and bick ering will be the hallmark of your existence. Remember, Christian peace is the absence of conflict. Conflict with Cod is resolved through the Lord Jesus Christ at the time of our salvation. Conflict in priorities is resolved when we commit our life to God's way. Conflict with the little problems of life which can loom so large are to be brought daily to God. Our peace can be found in focusing on the good things (Philippians 4:8, 9). Let us make absolutely certain that we avoid judging, so that we will not be a stumbling block to others. While God's Word has much more to say on peace, perhaps this can serve as an introduction to the sub ject as the Holy Spirit helps us to apply these truths to our program and purpose of daily existence.
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