Fruit of the Spirit | Peace
Mercy Culture Church | Pastor Jasmine Weiler
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Mark 4:35-41
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35 When that evening came, He said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side.”
36 After they had dismissed the crowd, they took Jesus with them, since He was already in the boat. And there were other boats with Him.
37 Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped.
38 But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?”
39 Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm.
40 “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?”
41 Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
36 After they had dismissed the crowd, they took Jesus with them, since He was already in the boat. And there were other boats with Him.
37 Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped.
38 But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?”
39 Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm.
40 “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?”
41 Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
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God is requiring peace!
WARNING
Don’t allow spiritual pride to keep you from spiritually growing.
Don’t allow spiritual pride to keep you from spiritually growing.
Word of the Year
This is a year of required fruit.
It's a Luke 13 year.
Luke 13:9
Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.
This is a year of required fruit.
It's a Luke 13 year.
Luke 13:9
Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.
Galatians 5:22-23
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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.
23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
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QUESTION
What spiritual fruit do you need to grow in?
What spiritual fruit do you need to grow in?
Love is relationship with God.
Joy is the result of encountering God’s mercy and the evidence of abiding in Him.
Peace is when you feel the presence of God and He becomes the primary focus of your attention.
Patience is a confidence [trust] in the mercy of God.
Kindness is mercy in action.
Goodness is godliness from a life that honors God.
Faithfulness is continual faith and trust in God.
Gentleness is strength under control; being submitted to God.
Self-Control is when your will is submitted to God’s will.
Joy is the result of encountering God’s mercy and the evidence of abiding in Him.
Peace is when you feel the presence of God and He becomes the primary focus of your attention.
Patience is a confidence [trust] in the mercy of God.
Kindness is mercy in action.
Goodness is godliness from a life that honors God.
Faithfulness is continual faith and trust in God.
Gentleness is strength under control; being submitted to God.
Self-Control is when your will is submitted to God’s will.
QUESTION
What is the fruit of the Spirit?
What is the fruit of the Spirit?
Matthew 7:21-23
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21 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
22 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’
23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’
22 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’
23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’
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Your ability to operate in the gifts of the Spirit is not evidence of a relationship with the Lord.
Matthew 7:15-20
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15 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.
19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
20 So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.
16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.
19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
20 So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.
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Galatians 5:19-21
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19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;
20 idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,
21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
20 idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,
21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
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Galatians 6:7-9
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7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.
8 The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
9 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
8 The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
9 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
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Are you sowing seeds to please your flesh or seeds to please the Spirit?
Peace is when you feel the presence of God and He becomes the primary focus of your attention.
Hebrew: Peace: shalom – completeness, soundness, wellbeing, peace.
Greek: Peace: eirene – one, quietness, rest, to join, to tie together into a whole; wholeness – when all essential parts are joined together; peace.
Greek: Peace: eirene – one, quietness, rest, to join, to tie together into a whole; wholeness – when all essential parts are joined together; peace.
Hebrews 13:20-21
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20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,
21 equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
21 equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
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Romans 16:20
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20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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1 Thessalonians 5:23
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23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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John 14:26-27
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26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.
27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
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Isaiah 9:6
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6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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Four Counterfeits of Peace
1. Drugs
1. Drugs
Galatians 5:19-21
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19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;
20 idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,
21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
20 idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,
21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
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Pharmakeuō - "administer drugs"
Revelation 21:8
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8 But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”
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Four Counterfeits of Peace
1. Drugs
2. Alcohol
1. Drugs
2. Alcohol
Micah 2:11
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11 If a man of wind were to come and say falsely, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be just the preacher for this people!
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Micah 3:6
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6 Therefore night will come over you without visions, and darkness without divination. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn black over them.
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Isaiah 56:10-12
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10 Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber.
11 Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, each one seeking his own gain:
12 “Come, let me get the wine, let us imbibe the strong drink, and tomorrow will be like today, only far better!”
11 Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, each one seeking his own gain:
12 “Come, let me get the wine, let us imbibe the strong drink, and tomorrow will be like today, only far better!”
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Ephesians 5:18
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18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
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Leviticus 10:8-11
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8 Then the LORD said to Aaron,
9 “You and your sons are not to drink wine or strong drink when you enter the Tent of Meeting, or else you will die; this is a permanent statute for the generations to come.
10 You must distinguish between the holy and the common, between the clean and the unclean,
11 so that you may teach the Israelites all the statutes that the LORD has given them through Moses.”
9 “You and your sons are not to drink wine or strong drink when you enter the Tent of Meeting, or else you will die; this is a permanent statute for the generations to come.
10 You must distinguish between the holy and the common, between the clean and the unclean,
11 so that you may teach the Israelites all the statutes that the LORD has given them through Moses.”
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As a leader, whatever you do in moderation, everyone else will do in excess.
1 Peter 1:13
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13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
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1 Peter 4:7
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7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
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1 Peter 5:8
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8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
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1 Thessalonians 5:4-8
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4 But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.
5 For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
7 For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.
8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.
5 For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
7 For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.
8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.
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Alcohol provides counterfeit peace.
Proverbs 23:29-33
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29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes?
30 Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks.
31 Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.
32 In the end it bites like a snake and stings like a viper.
33 Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will utter perversities.
30 Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks.
31 Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.
32 In the end it bites like a snake and stings like a viper.
33 Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will utter perversities.
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Colossians 3:15
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15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
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QUESTION
What’s ruling you?
What’s ruling you?
Are you being governed by the peace of God or by counterfeit peace that comes from alcohol?
1 Corinthians 6:12
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12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
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1 Corinthians 6:12
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12 “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.
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PRACTICAL ADVICE
Consider laying down alcohol for a season.
Consider laying down alcohol for a season.
Four Counterfeits of Peace
1. Drugs
2. Alcohol
3. Witchcraft
1. Drugs
2. Alcohol
3. Witchcraft
Leviticus 19:31
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31 You must not turn to mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out, or you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.
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Galatians 5:19-21
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19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;
20 idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,
21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
20 idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,
21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
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Revelation 21:8
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8 But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”
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Proverbs 31:4-5
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4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,
5 lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice.
5 lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice.
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PRACTICAL ADVICE
Don’t allow any witchcraft in your life.
Don’t allow any witchcraft in your life.
QUESTION
Are you in hot water?
Are you in hot water?
Four Counterfeits of Peace
1. Drugs
2. Alcohol
3. Witchcraft
4. Absence of War or Turmoil
1. Drugs
2. Alcohol
3. Witchcraft
4. Absence of War or Turmoil
John 16:33
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33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
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1 Peter 4:12
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12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
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Matthew 5:9
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9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
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Isaiah 48:22
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22 “There is no peace,” says the LORD, “for the wicked.”
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2 Corinthians 5:17-19
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17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!
18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
19 that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
19 that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
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Four Enemies of Peace
1. Unrepentant Sin
1. Unrepentant Sin
Isaiah 48:18
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18 If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea.
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Isaiah 32:17
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17 The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.
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Matthew 3:8
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8 Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance.
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Word of the Year
It's a Matthew 3:8 year.
Matthew 3:8: Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.
It's a year of repentance.
It's a year that you will bear fruit by keeping with repentance.
It's a Matthew 3:8 year.
Matthew 3:8: Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.
It's a year of repentance.
It's a year that you will bear fruit by keeping with repentance.
PRACTICAL ADVICE
Tell God you’re sorry.
Ask Him for His forgiveness.
Turn from your ways.
Tell God you’re sorry.
Ask Him for His forgiveness.
Turn from your ways.
Four Enemies of Peace
1. Unrepentant Sin
2. Naval Gazing
1. Unrepentant Sin
2. Naval Gazing
Romans 8:6
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6 The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,
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Isaiah 26:3
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3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
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Four Enemies of Peace
1. Unrepentant Sin
2. Naval Gazing
3. Anxiety
1. Unrepentant Sin
2. Naval Gazing
3. Anxiety
Anxiety - mérimna - a part, separated from the whole
merizō - "to divide" or "to separate."
merizō - "to divide" or "to separate."
II Timothy 1:7
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7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
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Philippians 4:6-7
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6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Surpass = huperechó: To surpass, to excel, to be superior, to rise above, higher
Guard - phrouréō - to guard (keep watch)
PRACTICAL ADVICE
Take time in your daily encounters to give your cares to God.
Take time in your daily encounters to give your cares to God.
Four Enemies of Peace
1. Unrepentant Sin
2. Naval Gazing
3. Anxiety
4. Offense
1. Unrepentant Sin
2. Naval Gazing
3. Anxiety
4. Offense
Psalm 119:165
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165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing can make them stumble.
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WARNING
If you’re constantly offended, you probably have a peace problem.
If you’re constantly offended, you probably have a peace problem.
Peace is when you feel the presence of God and He becomes the primary focus of your attention.
Proverbs 6:16-19
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16 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil,
19 a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil,
19 a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.
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PRACTICAL ADVICE
So what do you do if you’ve shared your offense with someone?
Go make it right.
So what do you do if you’ve shared your offense with someone?
Go make it right.
Word of the Year
PROPHETIC WARNING:
We are entering a season of the Accuser of the Brethren.
Revelation 12:10
...for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
PROPHETIC WARNING:
We are entering a season of the Accuser of the Brethren.
Revelation 12:10
...for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
The cultivation of the Fruit of Peace comes from history with God – remaining in Him.
John 15:4-8
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4 Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.
5 I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.
6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.
7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
8 This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.
5 I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.
6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.
7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
8 This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.
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Mark 4:35-41
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35 When that evening came, He said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side.”
36 After they had dismissed the crowd, they took Jesus with them, since He was already in the boat. And there were other boats with Him.
37 Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped.
38 But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?”
39 Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm.
40 “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?”
41 Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
36 After they had dismissed the crowd, they took Jesus with them, since He was already in the boat. And there were other boats with Him.
37 Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped.
38 But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?”
39 Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm.
40 “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?”
41 Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
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