Ten Steps to PEACE

got this from a book, I forgot its title =/... But anyway, here are the steps... =D


1. Forgive


In order to have a peaceful life, we've got to receive and grant forgiveness.


Matthew 6:12 "Forgive us the wrongs we have done, as we forgive the wrongs that others have done to us."


2. Live a peaceable life


Titus 3:1,2

"1 Remind your people to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey them, and to be ready to do good in every way. 2 Tell them not to speak evil of anyone, but be peaceful and friendly, and always to show a gentle attitude toward everyone."


3. Be Humble


Philippians 2:3

"Don't do anything from selfish ambition or from a cheap desire to boast, but be humble toward one another, always considering others better than yourselves."


4. Avoid Jealousy and Envy


Galatians 5:19-21

"19 What human nature does is quite plain. It shows itself in immoral, filthy, and indecent actions; 20 in worship of idols and witchcraft. People become enemies and they fight; they become jealous, angry, and ambitious. They separate into parties and groups; 21 they are envious... I warn you now as I have before: those who do these things will not possess the Kingdom of God."


5. Don't covet


Exodus 20:17

"Do not desire another man's house; do not desire his wife, his slaves, his cattle, his donkeys, or anything that he owns."


6. Simplify


Live a simple life.


7. Be contented


Contentment is not having what you like but liking what you have.


1 Timothy 6:6

"Well, religion does make us very rich, if we are satisified with what we have."


Hebrews 13:5

"Keep your lives free from love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. For God said, "I will never leave you; I will never abandon you."


8. Trust God


Why worry when you can pray?


Proverbs 16: 20

"... Trust in the Lord and you will be happy."


9. Think Big


1 Corinthians 2:9

"However, as the scripture says, 'What no one ever saw or heard, what no one ever thought could happen, is the very thing God prepared for those who love him.'"


10. Put God first


Deuteronomy 6:5

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength." 1


John2:15

"Do not love the world or anything that belongs to the world. If you love the world, you do not love the Father."

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Have a blessed and peaceful day everyone! =D