
THE QUEST FOR PEACE


Pastor Paul
Within the land of Canaan is the city of Jerusalem. The “City of Peace,” as it is translated in English. Unfortunately, along with its territory, the city itself has arguably been the most fought-over piece of land since God promised it to Abraham and his descendants. Why does it seem like the world is in a constant state of war and strife? Why is peace so hard to obtain? Why is peace so hard to maintain? In the words of the late Rodney King, “why can’t we all just get along?” The apostle James says that strife and war come about because of the desire for pleasuring oneself, James 4:1. The Greek word used for pleasure is hedonism, which is defined as the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence. In other words, war and strife come about because we want to make ourselves happy no matter the hurt, pain, and sorrow we cause others. It’s all about me.
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IN ALL THINGS


Pastor Paul
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