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Sown in peace
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Not a lot! so I had to look it up;http://www.biblebb.com/files/GR772.HTMjeffrey said:
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Righteousness is produced in an environment of peace by those who promote peace.
The key idea in this verse is peace in contrast to the disorder and conflict that exists in the presence of worldly wisdom.
The seed that will produce righteousness in the life is sown in peace by those who are peacemakers. These are the ones who have wisdom from above.
Peace does not exist in the context of hearts that are full of bitter jealousy and selfish ambition. The result is that lives are not characterized by righteousness. Our churches and our marriages testify to the tragedy of worldly, natural, demonic wisdom influencing our lives and our thinking.
As sinful human beings we have hearts that are full of selfish ambition and the determination to have our own way. We are occupied with ourselves in pride and stubbornness (cf. Jer.17:9). Only God can change the heart and make us new on the inside (cf. 2 Cor. 5:17). It is by faith in Jesus Christ and His death for our sins that we can have forgiveness and be given new hearts. As God's children we must be careful that we are not allowing the world to influence our thinking and conduct. The flesh always wants to emphasize self and selfish goals. I must seek wisdom from God and submit myself to His Word so that I can function with wisdom from above. The result will be righteousness in the life.
Scripture quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, © Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977. All quotations used by permission.
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jeffrey said:
Moreover, the fruit of righteousness has its seed sown under peaceful conditions for those who are making peace............... i would say that those who are trained by Jesus christ would be peacable ones
Just as a farmer sows seed in peace, so the good news is sown in peace,
(Matthew 5:9) "Happy are the peaceable, since they will be called sons of God
