The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.
Psalm 19:8
Abner shouted down to Joab, “Must we always be killing each other? Don’t you realize that bitterness is the only result? When will you call off your men from chasing their Israelite brothers?”
2 Samuel 2:26
“Put away your sword,” Jesus told him. “Those who use the sword will die by the sword.
Matthew 26:52
God, in these unsettling times we pray for peace among our families, neighbors, communities, and nations. Open our hearts to understand the other side of issues and have more compassion for those who live differently from us or have different opinions than ours. Amen.
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