There is a marked difference between how God thinks we should act (as He puts forth in His Word, the Bible) and how the rest of society believes we should act.
The title of an article intrigued me the other day, so I opened it to see what the author had said. The title of the article was “How to find inner peace amidst outer chaos.” Dr. Mercola, who puts out a newsletter on health related issues, wrote it.
The phrases following “The WORLD” were part of Dr. Mercola’s answer to how we are to find inner peace. Immediately following are Bible verses addressing the same issue.
The WORLD: Learning that saying “no” to others is saying “yes” to yourself.
The BIBLE: Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV)
The WORLD: Trusting your instincts -- they won’t steer you wrong. Realize, too, that if you’re too distracted you may not be able to recognize these inner cues.
The BIBLE: Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.
As you can see, there is a marked difference in ideologies. Here is God’s answer to how to experience inner peace…
Get to know God and His Son Jesus…
Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
Have faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior…
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Let Him be your Lord…
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Rejoice!
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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