Peace And Goodwill Towards Men. Part [3] 12/28/2023 (Evening thought)

2nd Timothy 3: 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

When studying the Character of Christ and the good news of His kingdom, this is what persons should be specifically searching for, the selflessness behind all the things God says and does. When the Scriptures are studied from this perspective the student always comes away with fresh glimpses of God’s goodness. But when the character of Christ, and the principles and laws of the Bible are sought out, merely for the sake of finding faults, the student leaves the study with a paralysis of thought, which becomes more confused, as he struggles to make sense of sacred utterances.

Here on this forum, we approach the study of God’s word from the perspective that God is always right, and has never made a single mistake, and with this perspective there is no shortage of Bible studies, for every time the Bible is opened, fresh glimpses of the glory of God shine forth in steady rays.

Therefore, the selflessness and goodness of God will be the theme of our study, as we observe examples of how peace and good will toward men were enacted in our behalf; and by extension, should be adopted as modes of thought and action, in all persons who desire to follow in Jesus’ footsteps.

Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

Peace And Goodwill Towards Men. Part [2] 12/27/2023 (Morning thought)

1st Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffers long, and is kind; charity envies not; charity vaunts not itself, is not puffed up. 5 Does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6 Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

[1] The foundational principle of peace and good will is love. Not the kind that seeks one’s benefit but rather seeks the good and well being of others first. Here is where the character of Christ shines forth so radiantly and here is where Lucifer and Christ had to part ways in heaven. Love suffers long only when it is selfless, for the flipside of longsuffering is a short temper. Christ suffered long with Lucifer, even as he went about spreading conspiracy theories, and lies in heaven.

God didn’t destroy him and his followers right away but instead, gave them time, space and room, so as to develop and make manifest, their principles, and methods. Even after Jesus cast them out of heaven, He gave them time, so that they could manifest to the universe what exactly was, and is in their hearts.

And to this day, God still continues to give them the opportunity to make manifest to all, whether their form of government is based on selfless love, and is productive of peace or goodwill, as the government of God is, or whether they are continually seeking their own personal benefit.

Isaiah 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! 13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!