Promises of Peace #28

Paul knew the time of his passing was fast approaching. So as he thought about what was important for him to pass on to younger believers like Timothy, peace was one of those principles. II Timothy 2:

 22 So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23 Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. 24 And the Lord's servant[e] must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, 25 correcting his opponents with gentleness.

Nothing will disturb peace of soul like blatant sin, and the only way to flee from it is to run the other way and pursue godliness: righteousness, faith, love, and peace, and to do so in the fellowship of believers, so there are others to help keep you accountable.  Then, in our relationships we need to avoid behaviors which disturb peace among the fellowship of believers: needless debating and quarreling - all these do is divide and take away any opportunity we may have to speak accountability and correction into one another's lives.  In other words, we need to make sure our confrontations count. If there is any situation where peace seems strained for a time, it is one which leads to greater peace among God's people.  How devoted are you to peace in your life and your relationships?