Peaceful Pursuits
“Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it.” I Peter 3:11 NKJV Peace-loving in all relationships of life is simple and straightforward, if the dynamics of peace-making is completely controlled by the peace-lovers. No matter the personal desire for peace, the dynamics of peace at home, workplaces and the society are all influenced by a blend of the good and evil intentions, emotions, manifestation, and manipulation. For example, a peace-loving husband and father must do more than defining and desiring peace at home. He must be prepared to pursue peace in the midst of the worst disposition of his wife and children. Turning away from whatever seems evil to a peace-lover is always easy. Whereas, candidates for peaceful pursuits must learn how to understand the definition of evil in the eyes of others; and the pursuit of others’ concept of good, as much as possible for self and pleasing to God.