Wayne and Kimberly Jo continue their daily (M-F) devotion over the Fruit of the Spirit. Today's topic is peace.

The Fruit of the Spirit–PEACE

Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Antonyms for peace: stress, anxiety, unease, worry, fear 

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

1. Peace: The Vertical Element 

Romans 5:1

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

(See also Romans 5:1-11) 

Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

2. Peace: The Horizontal Element

The Great Commandment

Mark 12:30-31

And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

Hebrews 12:14

Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

3. Peace: The Internal Element 

Ephesians 4:26-27 

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.

(See also Romans 8:1) 

Romans 12:18  (See also verses 19-21)

 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

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