What can be better than peace of mind?
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You: because he trusted in You.” (Isaiah 26:3 KJV)
“And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7 KJV)
What good are any worldly riches if one does not have the peace of mind to enjoy them? How often have we heard it reported that one who seemingly, “had the world”, and yet were unsatisfied. “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36 KJV), (Matthew 16:26 KJV)
Torment of mind locks many in their own private hell. I am reminded of the number of comedians who have escaped through drugs. We are often shocked to learn they have taken their own lives. It is incomprehensible for those who feel that if they only had some of their money, looks, and/or fame. Proof that such cannot add to our lives those things we, perceive to be, what will make us happy.
I think contentment is one of the greatest gifts in life, for if one is content they are not longing for what they really have no need of, in order to be blessed. (1 Timothy 6:6 KJV)
The February topic will be about our thoughts. Our thoughts will determine the degree we experience “peace of mind”. Until then, let’s look at what the *scriptures say about peace and how to have it.
“You wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You: because he trustes in You.” (Isaiah 26:3 KJV)
“And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7 KJV)
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36 KJV)
“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matthew 16:26 KJV)
Content:
“… Be content, …, and let your heart be merry.” (Judges 19:6 KJV)
“And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.” (1 Timothy 6:8 KJV)
“And Moses was content to ….” (Exodus 2:21 KJV)
“And when Moses heard that, he was content.” (Leviticus 10:20 KJV)
Contentment:
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” (1 Timothy 6:6 KJV)
*Peace:
“You wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You: because he trustes in You.” (Isaiah 26:3 KJV)
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6 KJV)
“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 14:17 KJV)
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13 KJV)
“Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.” (Romans 15:33 KJV)
“… the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.” (Romans 16:20 KJV)
“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.” (1 Corinthians 14:33 KJV)
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also you are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” (Colossians 3:15 KJV)
“Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,” (Hebrews 13:20 KJV)
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