Cornerstone Church Trafalgar

Peace?/ Proverb 11


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The sermon draws a timely connection between current global events—particularly the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas—and biblical prophecy, cautioning against misinterpreting geopolitical peace as the fulfillment of end-time signs like Daniel 9:27. While acknowledging the significance of diplomatic breakthroughs, the preacher emphasizes that such events, even when brokered by prominent figures, do not signal the onset of the tribulation, as the Antichrist remains unrevealed until after the rapture, as taught in 2 Thessalonians 2. Instead, the current atmosphere of 'peace and safety' aligns with the warning in 1 Thessalonians 5:3, where sudden destruction comes upon those who are complacent, not upon believers who remain watchful and sober in faith. The core of the message then shifts to Proverbs 11, where the central theme of moral integrity—symbolized by just weights and honest scales—serves as a foundation for personal righteousness, societal stability, and divine favor. The preacher illustrates how ethical choices, from honest business practices to truthful speech and generous giving, reflect a life aligned with God's justice, ultimately leading to life, deliverance, and a city exalted by the upright, while the wicked are undone by their own deceit. The passage calls the church to live as light in a dark world, grounded in Christ's imputed righteousness, vigilant in faith, and committed to justice, wisdom, and love in all areas of life.
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Cornerstone Church TrafalgarBy Brian Butler