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Peace, as a concept and state of being, is highly esteemed within the biblical narrative and is considered a divine blessing bestowed upon individuals and communities. The advantages of peace are manifold, impacting spiritual, emotional, and societal dimensions of life.

1. Spiritual Well-being: Peace is closely associated with the presence of God and His favor. In Philippians 4:7, the Apostle Paul writes, "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." This peace is a divine gift that transcends human comprehension, providing believers with a sense of security and tranquility that is rooted in their relationship with God.

2. Emotional Stability: The peace that comes from God also contributes to emotional stability. Isaiah 26:3 states, "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You." Trusting in God leads to a steadfast mind, free from the turmoil and anxiety that often accompany life's challenges. This emotional peace is a source of strength and resilience.

3. Interpersonal Harmony: Peace fosters harmonious relationships among individuals. Romans 12:18 exhorts believers, "If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone." The pursuit of peace in relationships leads to unity and cooperation, reducing conflict and promoting mutual understanding and respect.

4. Community Prosperity: Peace is a cornerstone for societal well-being and prosperity. Psalm 122:6-7 encourages prayer for the peace of Jerusalem, stating, "May those who love you prosper. May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses." Peace within a community or nation is linked to its prosperity and stability, as it creates an environment conducive to growth and flourishing.

5. Moral and Ethical Living: Peace is intertwined with righteousness and ethical living. James 3:18 declares, "Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness." The pursuit of peace is not merely the absence of conflict but involves active engagement in righteous and just actions, leading to a life that reflects God's character.

6. Eternal Assurance: The ultimate advantage of peace is its eternal dimension. In John 14:27, Jesus assures His disciples, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid." This peace is a foretaste of the eternal peace believers will experience in the presence of God, free from fear and trouble.

In summary, peace is a divine blessing that enriches the spiritual, emotional, and communal aspects of life. It is a gift from God that surpasses understanding, providing stability, harmony, and assurance both in this life and the life to come.

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Proverbs 17:1
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
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Ecclesiastes 4:6
Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.
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Library

What Produces Peace, and what Discord, Between the Heavenly and ...
... But the families which do not live by faith seek their peace in the earthly advantages
of this life; while the families which live by faith look for those ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 17 what produces peace and.htm

Of the Universal Peace which the Law of Nature Preserves through ...
... shelter, heal, or beautify it: and all under this most equitable condition, that
every man who made a good use of these advantages suited to the peace of this ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 13 of the universal peace.htm

The Bequest of Peace.
... This mode of obtaining peace has the advantages of easy and speedy attainment"
advantages to which every man naturally attaches too high a value. ...
/.../the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol ii/xi the bequest of peace.htm

The Answer on the Devil's Illusion, Because He Promises us the ...
... The answer on the devil's illusion, because he promises us the peace of a ... he is
promising them greater things, he takes away the requisite advantages of their ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter xix the answer on.htm

Temporal Advantages.
... weak and diseased, and require so great a grace of God to bear these advantages
well, that ... What can increase their peace who believe and trust in the Son of God ...
/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol vii/sermon v temporal advantages.htm

The Reward Prepared for the Saints after they have Endured the ...
... When we mortals possess such peace as this mortal life can afford, virtue, if we
are living rightly, makes a right use of the advantages of this peaceful ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 10 the reward prepared for.htm

"Now the God of Hope Fill You with all Joy and Peace in Believing ...
... Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing ... great abundance
of another, which is the inseparable shadow of earthly and temporal advantages. ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon ix now the god.htm

"For to be Carnally Minded is Death; but to be Spiritually Minded ...
... small and inconsiderable advantages men will endure all the disadvantages of war,
of a long war, O how should the expectation of this peace, which encloses and ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xix for to be.htm

Advantages of Revelation Above Natural Reason.
... what they do not believe, we cut them off from the pleasures and advantages of society ...
He is the God of peace, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort ...
/.../sect v advantages of revelation.htm

Letter clxxxix. (AD 418. )
... even in waging war, cherish the spirit of a peacemaker, that, by conquering those
whom you attack, you may lead them back to the advantages of peace; for our ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/letter clxxxix a d 418.htm