The Greatest Need In The World

As far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 NIV.

Society is immersed in destruction brought about through slander, libel, and gossip. The strife in communities, families, business, politics, and even some churches is unbearable. What causes these behaviors? Sin. These are just samplings of what the Bible calls “works of the flesh” (Galatians 5:19–21). Rebellion, waywardness, lack of discipline, confusion, and conflict prevent happy relationships, happy homes, and contented hearts. God is interested in all of these things, and that’s why He has shown us the ideals for life on Earth. How can we change? How can we become peacemakers? The formula is simple. We must first make our own peace with God by repenting of sin and turning to Him and living according to His ways laid out clearly in Scripture. When we receive His salvation, He begins to work in our lives to produce the fruit of the Spirit, which the Bible lists as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23). The trouble is that many want a society without God. When God is put aside, the result is indecency, bedlam, rebellion, and all that goes with it. Peace will be restored when individuals give God His proper place. The greatest need in the world is the transformation of human nature. We need a new heart emptied of hatred and greed, and this is possible through Jesus Christ.

Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : Daily Devotions to Renew Your Mind and Inspire Your Soul (a 365-Day Devotional), Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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