Psalm 34 – Thoughts From My Devotions

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Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. (Psalms 34:14)

I think many people use this verse to justify actions of life that help them “just get along with everybody.”  I didn’t include it here, but it seems to me that the context of this verse is related to our relationship with God Himself.  If that is the case, pursuing peace with God is the highest priority.  And since there are so many in this world actively and passively opposed to him, there is no way to be “at peace” with all men.  I want to be at peace with God.

I would add that the peace we gain through justification is not all that is being referred to here, in my opinion.

 

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Published by Jeff Voegtlin

Dr. Jeff Voegtlin has been in Christian service for over twenty years. He is an associate pastor at Fairhaven Baptist Church in Chesterton, Indiana, and a Vice President of Fairhaven Baptist College. As conductor of the church and schools' orchestra program, and overseer of the educational program of the college, his teaching has helped to train hundreds of young adults to prepare for full-time ministry. After completing a bachelor's degree from Fairhaven Baptist College, he received a master's degree in Bible from Pensacola Christian College. In 2007, he completed the requirements to finish a doctor's degree in education from Bob Jones University. Dr. Voegtlin is available for seminars in instrumental and choral music practice and philosophy, for education seminars, and to preach and present the college ministry.

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  1. The peace we gain from salvation is truly tremendous. The peace we can have with God as we serve Him is just as tremendous. There is no reason to go through this life wondering if we are doing the will of God. We can know and have peace about it. Good portion of scripture.

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