Monday, June 24, 2013

Peace Among Yourselves

"Be at peace among yourselves" (1 Thessalonians 5:13).

When Satan tempted Eve spoke with disparage against God. He accused God of not having her best interest at heart (Genesis 3:5). She fell into the trap we call pride and ate of the forbidden fruit. Satan continues to use that same temptation against us today. Pride in our own competency and knowledge causes us to disparage others. When pride is at work strife is always present.

Scripture tells us to love one another, in honor prefer one another, and to continually pray for one another (John 13:34; Romans 12:3, 10; Ephesians 6:18). While we practice these things, we are more likely to be at peace with one another.

How good it feels when we walk with one another in unity (Psalm 133).