Blessed Are the Peaceable
- Introduction: peaceability
- Selected guidance from Proverbs 26-27
Things peaceable people do:
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- They are honest, transparent (27:5-6_
- They help others grow (27:17)
- They are pleasant and constructive (27:9)
- They are protective (27:18)
- They take praise well (27:21)
Things peaceable people do not do:
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- Praise themselves (27:2)
- Lie and flatter (26:28)
- Fake friendship (26:23-26
- Gossip (26:20, 22)
- Quarrel easily (26:21, 27:15-16)
- Hold jealousy (27:4)
- Meddle (26:17)
- Abandon (27:16)
- Annoy and aggravate (27:3)
- Speak foolishly (16:18-19, 27:14)
3. Peaceability is not an option
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- For love and unity
- For witness
- For followers of Jesus
4. Conclusion