Spiritual peace is a profound state of tranquility and harmony that is rooted in a relationship with God. It is a peace that surpasses all understanding, as described in Philippians 4:7, and is a gift bestowed upon those who are reconciled with God through faith in Jesus Christ. However, the Scriptures make it clear that the wicked, those who live in rebellion against God, do not know or experience this divine peace.

The Bible frequently contrasts the peace of the righteous with the turmoil of the wicked. In Isaiah 48:22, the prophet declares, "There is no peace," says the LORD, "for the wicked." This statement underscores the fundamental disconnect between the wicked and the peace that comes from God. The wicked are often depicted as being in a state of unrest and agitation, unable to find the peace that believers enjoy.

Psalm 28:3-5 further illustrates this concept, where David pleads, "Do not drag me away with the wicked and with the workers of iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while malice is in their hearts." Here, the wicked are portrayed as deceitful, speaking of peace outwardly while harboring malice within. Their lack of genuine peace is evident in their actions and intentions.

The New Testament also addresses the absence of peace among the wicked. In Romans 3:17, Paul writes, "And the way of peace they have not known." This passage is part of a larger discourse on the universal sinfulness of humanity, emphasizing that those who reject God and His righteousness are estranged from true peace.

The wicked's ignorance of spiritual peace is not merely a lack of understanding but a consequence of their separation from God. In Ephesians 2:14, Paul speaks of Christ as "our peace," who has reconciled us to God. Without this reconciliation, the wicked remain alienated from the source of true peace.

Proverbs 4:14-17 warns against following the path of the wicked, stating, "Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it; do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way. For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are robbed of sleep till they make someone stumble." This passage highlights the restless nature of the wicked, who are driven by their sinful desires and are devoid of the peace that comes from walking in righteousness.

The absence of spiritual peace in the lives of the wicked is ultimately a reflection of their spiritual condition. Separated from God, they are unable to experience the peace that He offers to those who seek Him. As believers, the call is to pursue peace through a life of faith and obedience, recognizing that true peace is found only in a right relationship with God.Luke 19:42
Saying, If you had known, even you, at least in this your day, the things which belong to your peace! but now they are hid from your eyes.
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Treats Upon the Actions of Carnal and of Spiritual Persons; Also ...
... 1. [The apostle], foreseeing the wicked speeches of unbelievers ... he proceeds to tell
us the spiritual actions which ... the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering ...
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Peace
... A spiritual peace, which is twofold; peace above us, or peace ... so far from discouraging
Christians, and hindering their peace, that it ... A wicked man is insensible ...
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Sermon.
... is a holy God, of purer eyes than to behold iniquity with approbation: "There is
no peace to the wicked," that walk ... Into the spiritual life, the divine life ...
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"For they that are after the Flesh do Mind the Things of the Flesh ...
... your practice in this speak with these wicked men, who ... the aim and real endeavour
of any spiritual heart, to ... conformed to Christ,"how to be at peace with God ...
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To Raimondo of Capua of the Order of the Preachers
... but through peace and benignity, and such holy spiritual punishment as ... establishing
good shepherds; and that you make holy peace with your wicked sons in ...
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Twenty Fourth Sunday after Trinity Prayer and Spiritual Knowledge.
... they who exercise themselves in these spiritual graces by ... liberated from this service
of the wicked, condemned world ... are no longer opposed, but at peace with us ...
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On the Angels.
... that every nature has admitted evil, ie, has become wicked. ... peace, have been the
sons of peace, and the ... to the Lord, being made altogether spiritual, that they ...
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The Worst Things Work for Good to the Godly
... then we run to Him, and make our peace with Him ... He never goes out without his spiritual
armour, and he girds ... Wicked men know not what God's love means, nor what ...
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Consolation Proportionate to Spiritual Sufferings
... Consolation Proportionate to Spiritual Sufferings. ... man is a traitor; give him no
peace; since I ... deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked." Look within ...
/.../consolation proportionate to spiritual sufferings.htm

The Desire of the Soul in Spiritual Darkness
... irreligious person, a man farthest from spiritual thought, it ... tribulation; in me
ye shall have peace." Yes! ... He is an extortioner and wicked man, yet everything ...
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