The passage from 2 Thessalonians 3:16 says, “The Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in all ways. The Lord be with you all.” This is a message of peace that can be applied both in church life and in personal life.
Cultivating peace begins with each individual’s personal choice to be an agent of peace. Peace is more than the absence of conflict. It is a state of harmony, tranquility and mutual respect. In the church, this means that we must avoid unnecessary gossip, divisions, and conflicts. In personal life, it means treating people with love, respect and kindness.
A practical way to cultivate peace is to seek reconciliation in conflict situations. Jesus said in Matthew 5:23-24, “If you are offering an offering at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there in front of the altar, and go first be reconciled with your brother. ; then come back and present your offer”. This means that we must prioritize reconciliation and forgiveness over harboring resentment and conflict.
Another way to cultivate peace is through prayer. In the passage of 2 Thessalonians 3:16, it is said that it is the Lord of peace who gives us peace. We must seek God in prayer, asking for his peace for our lives and for the church. This helps us to have the right perspective and deal with difficulties in a more calm and balanced way.
We must also be willing to serve and help one another. The passage from Galatians 5:13 says, “Brothers, you were called to freedom. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.” Serving others is a practical way to show love and cultivate peace.
Finally, we must remember that true peace comes from God. We can have peace amid the storms of life, knowing that God is with us and that He is able to give us the peace that surpasses all understanding, as it is written in Philippians 4:7: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
227. What is the sacramental character?
401. In what does the social dimension of man consist?
525. How is one to use the means of social communication?
357. How is the Christian moral life bound up with faith and the sacraments?
487. What responsibility do human persons have in regard to their own sexual identity?
350. Why is the Christian family called a domestic church?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does Wisdom 8:7 teach us about wisdom as a source of virtue and honor?
What can we learn about divine justice from the Lord’s vengeance mentioned in Abdias 1:15?
What is the meaning of the “True Vine” metaphor in John 15:1-8?
What is the image of God as shepherd in Ezekiel 34?
What does the promise of salvation and redemption in the midst of judgment in Micah 2:12-13 mean?
Understanding God’s sovereignty through the Psalms (Psalm 33:6-9)
What is the cyclicality of Israel’s history and how is it portrayed in Judges 3-16?
