Fruit of righteous and peacemakers

Quotes from God’s Word. “17 But the wisdom which is from heaven is first holy, then gentle, readily giving way in argument, full of peace and mercy and good works, not doubting, not seeming other than it is. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is planted in peace for those who make peace.” (James 3:17-18 BBE) “At the time all punishment seems to be pain and not joy: but after, those who have been trained by it get from it the peace-giving fruit of righteousness.” (Hebrews 12:11 BBE) “The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.” (Proverbs 11:18 BBE) “And the work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of an upright rule will be to take away fear for ever.” (Isaiah 32:17 BBE) “22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, a quiet mind, kind acts, well-doing, faith, 23 Gentle behaviour, control over desires: against such there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23 BBE) “Put in the seed of righteousness, get in your grain in mercy, let your unploughed earth be turned up: for it is time to make search for the Lord, till he comes and sends righteousness on you like rain.” (Hosea 10:12 BBE) “Because he who puts in the seed of the flesh will of the flesh get the reward of death; but he who puts in the seed of the Spirit will of the Spirit get the reward of eternal life.” (Galatians 6:8 BBE) “For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 14:17 BBE) “For this reason, from this time forward we have knowledge of no man after the flesh: even if we have had knowledge of Christ after the flesh, we have no longer any such knowledge.” (2 Corinthians 5:16 BBE) “Being full of the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.” (Philippians 1:11 BBE) “He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf.” (Proverbs 11:28 BBE) “The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, but violent behaviour takes away souls.” (Proverbs 11:30 BBE) “Happy are the peacemakers: for they will be named sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9 BBE) “He who does the cutting now has his reward; he is getting together fruit for eternal life, so that he who did the planting and he who gets in the grain may have joy together.” (John 4:36 BBE) “9 ¶ And my prayer is that you may be increased more and more in knowledge and experience; 10 So that you may give your approval to the best things; that you may be true and without wrongdoing till the day of Christ; 11 Being full of the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.” (Philippians 1:9-11 BBE) “You have cause for great joy in this, though it may have been necessary for you to be troubled for a little time, being tested in all sorts of ways,” (1 Peter 1:6 BBE) “From now on, the crown of righteousness is made ready for me, which the Lord, the upright judge, Will give to me at that day: and not only to me, but to all those who have had love for his revelation.” (2 Timothy 4:8 BBE)

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Preceding

1. A meeting place to share peace and love with each other
2. Bible texts about the love and peace to be shared in the meeting

Look at the good in others

Image source: Whispers from the Heart – Artist: Barbara Flowers

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“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others;
for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness;
and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”

Audrey Hepburn

What are the obligations for a Christian?

There are various obligations for a Christian as outlined in the Bible, including:

1. Love God: Christians are called to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30).
2. Love others: Christians are also called to love their neighbours as themselves (Mark 12:31), treating others with kindness, compassion, and respect.
3. Spread the gospel: Christians are encouraged to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20).
4. Obey God’s commandments: Christians are called to obey God’s commandments, living a life that is pleasing to Him (John 14:15).
5. Serve others: Christians are called to serve others, meeting the needs of those around them and demonstrating Christ’s love through their actions (Matthew 25:35-40).
6. Live a holy life: Christians are called to live a life of holiness, striving to be conformed to the image of Christ and avoid sin (1 Peter 1:15-16).
7. Pray: Christians are encouraged to pray regularly, seeking God’s guidance, provision, and blessing in their lives and the lives of others (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

These are just a few examples of the obligations that Christians are called to uphold as followers of Christ. Ultimately, Christians are called to live a life that reflects the love, grace, and truth of Jesus Christ in all that they do.