Continuing in verse 3:
1 Corinthians 1:3 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
For the entirety of history the world has been at war. Much of our own country's history has been marred by war. Within our own lifetimes, millions have died by war and tyrannous government.
Romans 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
We should do as much as possible to live in peace with all men. That doesn't mean that we compromise the truth or live in sin. We must continue to share the truth in love.
1 Peter 5:14 Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
We are to greet our brothers in Christ with charity. It is part of the process of building up each other.
Matthew 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Not everyone will agree with the truth. In fact, most people are hostile to the gospel. We're not going to make a lot of friends telling people they are going to hell.
Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
If we have been saved, we can know peace with God. That is the only peace that really matters.
Heavenly Father, we want to be at peace with you. Help us to tell the truth with others and find peace with the brethren. In Jesus name, amen.
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