David Koberstein
Active member
To some people the idea of "peace" is a stress free day. To others, "peace" is the serenity of a gorgeous sunrise
or sunset. Whatever your definition, peace is something we all want. But do you pursue it? Do you seek peace?
Do you chase after it every day?
In ancient Jewish tradition, peace was valued more than truth. The rabbis would argue that if there was a situation
in which truth and peace was in conflict with each other, peace should take precedence. Perhaps, this is because the
Hebrew word for "peace" is shalom, which means to be wholly unified with God and others. Among the Rabbis, it
was more important for you to be unified with God and others than to be "right." My Jewish friend puts this idea
into modern terms when he says, "You are more important than my view," But how often do we get this the other
way around and put our need to be "right" ahead of people?
The first believers in God taught that those who follow God should love peace and pursue it, love their neighbors,
and attract others to the Scriptures. 'This is the peace Yeshua/Jesus offers---peace with God, peace of God, and
peace with each other. This sort of peace attracts people to the truth.
Does your life exhibit peace like this? How will you attract people to God through the peace you display?
Shalom
or sunset. Whatever your definition, peace is something we all want. But do you pursue it? Do you seek peace?
Do you chase after it every day?
In ancient Jewish tradition, peace was valued more than truth. The rabbis would argue that if there was a situation
in which truth and peace was in conflict with each other, peace should take precedence. Perhaps, this is because the
Hebrew word for "peace" is shalom, which means to be wholly unified with God and others. Among the Rabbis, it
was more important for you to be unified with God and others than to be "right." My Jewish friend puts this idea
into modern terms when he says, "You are more important than my view," But how often do we get this the other
way around and put our need to be "right" ahead of people?
The first believers in God taught that those who follow God should love peace and pursue it, love their neighbors,
and attract others to the Scriptures. 'This is the peace Yeshua/Jesus offers---peace with God, peace of God, and
peace with each other. This sort of peace attracts people to the truth.
Does your life exhibit peace like this? How will you attract people to God through the peace you display?
Shalom
