Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9.
It has been told that after listening to some children hollering and screaming at each other while talking on the phone, a man wondered why the guardian didn’t stop them.
And, while listening to another young lady describe her employer’s conduct during her, “first and last day” of employment on that job; the man wondered why an employer would speak to a “first day, especially,” employee in that manner.
After all, a peaceable individual speaking in a calm voice initiates good will and actively promotes peace within a home or a place of business.
Individuals learn by watching the actions of others; some are lead to think that to get along with people and to succeed in this world, one must be intimidating, abusive, aggressive, mean-spirited and even violent.
Hence, all the current abusive behavior and death of children in homes, at the daycare and at school are seen. There are even abuses and deaths of individuals in business offices, on the street, in stores, etc.
It is wise to do unto others as you would have them do unto you; “The Golden Rule” of life.
To be peaceable means having a Calmness of Heart: “A sound heart is the life of the flesh. Proverbs 14:30(a).
Many medical reports indicate that anger and hostility can become triggers for strokes and heart attacks. One journal, speaking of people with heart disease, compared explosive anger to poison.
It stated that, “Getting really mad can mean getting really sick.” Violence, anger, and frustration can cause sleep problems, stress, stomach and nervous conditions which can affect one’s health.
On the other hand, those who pursue peace can develop “a calm heart” and reap many helpful benefits.
Learning God’s purpose for a peaceful world and developing a new attitude can do wonders for cultivating a calm heart.
God’s word, doctors, and many individuals can tell you from personal experience as well, that developing a peaceable spirit can improve your emotional, physical and spiritual health. Ephesians 4:22-24; Isaiah 65:17; Micah 4:1-4, and Proverbs 15:13
Happier relationships with others will benefit when you display a peaceable spirit. “Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor (screaming) and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:31 & 32.
Those who display an aggressive, mean-spirited behavior and abusive speech often drive others away and find themselves along, without dependable friends, family, co-workers and employees.
When a person is enraged he/she stirs up contention, but one that is slow to anger quiets down quarreling.
Hope for the Future: A peaceable spirit shows honor and respect for mankind; and for the expressed Will of God. “Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.” Psalm 34:14.
When we acknowledge God and learn to obey His life-giving teachings, this opens the door to a personal friendship with Him and with mankind.
With a strong relationship with God, we gain “the Peace of God” which is an excelling peace regardless of the challenges that life may bring.
Yes, it’s practical to be peaceable, and then we can experience a ‘calm heart’, a ‘meaningful relationship’ and a ‘solid hope for the future’. These blessings can be yours when you do your best to “be peaceable with all men.”
