Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture teaches that peace is only found in God, but people try to find it elsewhere. A person's desire for peace varies according to his or her circumstances. Genesis 5:28-29The places where people search for peace See also People search for peace in others Songs 8:10Ecclesiastes 4:8 See also People search for peace in material possessions Job 21:7-13Daniel 4:4 Matthew 19:16-22 Luke 12:16-19 Psalms 4:8 See also People search for peace in God Job 22:21Proverbs 19:23 Isaiah 26:3 Luke 7:37-50 Ecclesiastes 4:6 The dangers in searching for peace See also It can lead to greed Matthew 23:25Genesis 42:1-17 Joshua 9:3-27 It can lead to suffering and bondage Mark 5:25-261 Thessalonians 5:3 See also It can lead to destruction 2 Kings 20:12-19Luke 16:19-26 Exodus 2:23 People's search for peace varies according to their circumstances See also The desire can increase in times of suffering and difficulties Jeremiah 14:19; 47:2-6Lamentations 3:7-24 Ezekiel 7:23-27 Mark 5:24-34 pp Mt 9:18-22 Exodus 8:12-15pp Lk 8:42-48 See also The desire can diminish in times of comfort Job 12:5Hosea 10:1 Amos 6:1 See also 5560 suffering5690 friends 5869 greed 5874 happiness 5902 maturity 5972 unkindness 6166 flesh, sinful nature 8808 riches 8823 self-righteousness |
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