“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,
since as members of one body you were called to peace.”
Colossians 3:15
“Christians should live in peace. To live in peace does not mean that suddenly all differences in opinion are eliminated, but it does require that loving Christians work together despite their differences. Such love is not a feeling, but decision to meet other needs. To live in love leads to peace between individuals.
Paul tells us to let Christ’s peace be umpire or referee in our hearts. Our hearts are the center of conflicts because there our feelings and desires clash - our fears and hopes, distrust and trust, jealousy and love. How can we deal with these constant conflicts and live as God wants? Paul explains that we must decide between conflicting elements by using the rule of Christ - which choice will promote peace on our souls and in our churches.”
~ Life Application Study Bible
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