Black Forest, Colorado
Yesterday I introduced you to a peace statue that sits in the middle the Black Forest. This picture is of the base of that statue. It's a quote of Psalm 34.
"Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it." Psalm 34:14 English Standard Version
The first part of verse fourteen is as important as the second. As we're called to seek peace we're also called to turn away from evil and practice that which is good. When you think about it, these two phrases are married to each other.
I can't think of a better way to establish peace than to do what is good and run away from evil. What are those things that destroy peace? Isn't it those things that we label as evil: greed, theft and pride?Don't the opposite attitudes and behaviors establish peace?
In this verse we see a reflection of who Jesus was as he lived among us. He rejected evil and pursued what was good. As a result we have peace with God.
From this position of peace with God we seek peace with each other. As imitators of Christ, today we are given the opportunity to run as far away from evil as we can, and do good.
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"Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it." Psalm 34:14 English Standard Version
The first part of verse fourteen is as important as the second. As we're called to seek peace we're also called to turn away from evil and practice that which is good. When you think about it, these two phrases are married to each other.
I can't think of a better way to establish peace than to do what is good and run away from evil. What are those things that destroy peace? Isn't it those things that we label as evil: greed, theft and pride?Don't the opposite attitudes and behaviors establish peace?
In this verse we see a reflection of who Jesus was as he lived among us. He rejected evil and pursued what was good. As a result we have peace with God.
From this position of peace with God we seek peace with each other. As imitators of Christ, today we are given the opportunity to run as far away from evil as we can, and do good.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
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