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(Romans 14:17-19: Peace)

 

Read Romans 14:17-19

Why, when people are asked to imagine peace, do they picture a place devoid of people? What does this tell us about ourselves?

What do you think are the biggest obstacles to peace for individuals?

What happens to a person who longs for peace but is not righteous – that is, right in relationships – and makes no effort to be righteous?

How is addiction related to the desire for peace?

Why is it important to start with God when righting relationships?

Can you be righteous – right in a relationship – with someone who is unrighteous – wrong in a relationship – with you? Explain your answer. (See Romans 12:18).

Read Romans 14:19, which is (literally): “Therefore, we should pursue things of peace and things of edification for others.” What are things of peace? What are things of edification?

Think of specific ways to pursue the things you listed in answering the previous question.

Why is it important to differentiate between feelings of peace and a state of peace?

Read Philippians 4:6-9.

How can a person begin the kind of conversational relationship with God to which the words “in everything” point?

Beside prayer, what other things of peace are there in this passage that we could pursue?

Do you believe people really can change their thoughts? If so, how?

Can a person permanently change thoughts without changing behaviors?

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