Seeking Peace and Harmony Amidst Internal Conflicts
Amidst societal chaos and internal conflicts, the message of peace and harmony is emphasized through reflections on scripture, music, and societal commentary. Encouragement is given to seek God's peace, surpassing understanding, in the face of anxiety and turmoil.
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Word Of The Month Word Of The Month Peace & Harmony - Within Us PHIL 4:6 PHIL 4:6- -9 9
1970s TV Advertisement Coca-Cola Hillside Ad Peace & Harmony I'd like to buy the world a home And furnish it with love Grow apple trees and honey bees And snow white turtle doves (Chorus) I'd like to teach the world to sing In perfect harmony I'd like to buy the world a Coke And keep it company That's the real thing Introduction 2
1980s Pop Music Don Henley Dirty Laundry Peace & Harmony News Is Selling It And We Are Buying It I need to be scared, worried, astonished, or even entertained Introduction 3
Commentary On Our Society Absent Of Peace And Harmony Not Sought For Not Desired Not Valued Drawn To (Even Addicted): Drama Reality TV Hysteria Conflict Outrage Peace & Harmony Introduction 4
Phil 4:6-7, Anxiety & Worry Vs. 6, Be Careful For Nothing In Everything Whether Concerning Or Not Through Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving let your Requests be made known unto God. Vs. 7, The Peace Of God SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING Will Guard Our Hearts And Minds (From Anxiety) Peace & Harmony Peace Thief s Internal Conflicts 5
Gal 5:20-21, Conflicted Mind Heart Issues Attitude Enmity, Strife, Jealousy, Fits Of Anger... (ESV) Contention, Turmoil, Railing, Reviling, Drama, Anger, Jealousy Sensuality & Idolatry Carnal Mind A Contentious Mind Lives In Turmoil Even Thrives Off Of Turmoil Peace & Harmony Peace Thief s Internal Conflicts 6
1 Pet 2:11-12, Conflicts Of Life On Earth War Against Our Souls Strangers And Pilgrims Abstain From Fleshly Lusts Those Who Speak Against You Peace & Harmony Peace Thief s Internal Conflicts 7
Inevitable Conflict Peter Taught WOULD Exist Peace & Harmony Conflict That Matters Some Are Just Distractions Some Are Sin Making Room & Prioritizing Need For Change Gap Between The Ideal And Real Guilt Of Not Meeting Standard Useful Conflict 8
Taking Away Poor Health Choices Excessive Time Consumers Excess Stress Adding Prayer Bible Reading And Study Church Hobbies Work Education Some Can REMOVE Conflict Or Minimize Conflict Spreading Ourselves Too Thin Peace & Harmony Useful Conflict 9
Commentary On Our Society Absent Of Peace And Harmony Drawn To (Even Addicted) Peace & Harmony Peace Thief s Phil 4:6-7, Anxiety & Worry Gal 5:20-21, Conflicted Mind (Attitude) 1 Pet 2:11-12, War Against Our Souls Summary 10
Useful Conflict It Is Inevitable Making Room For Conflict That Matters Need For Change Peace & Harmony Summary 11
Finding Peace In Our Lives Be At Peace With God Be At Peace With Self Be At Peace With Others Next Lesson Leave The Rest In God s Hands Eternity As Our Primary Goal Peace & Harmony Summary 12
