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But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³ gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law.

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The bible tells us that until Christ (The Price of Peace Isaiah 9:6) returns there will never be peace on earth. That things will continue to grow worse ( 2 Tim 3:13; 2 Tim 4:3-4 ). So how can Paul write that one of the signs of a true believer is an outward appearance of peace? The following article from John Piper’s Desiring God Ministries provides some answers. I hope you find it beneficial – Mike

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The Secret to Peace and Contentment

Article by Jon Bloom; Staff writer, desiringGod.org ¦ MARCH 18, 2016

The secret to Christian peace and contentment is not a gnostic secret. It is not concealed knowledge only revealed to those who achieve higher degrees of holy enlightenment. This secret is hidden in plain sight throughout the Scripture and is available to anyone who is willing to believe it.

The Secret

God has not only gone public with this secret, but he invites us and longs for us to know it. He does not want us to merely know about this secret — not to merely preach it, explain it, enjoy the idea of it, or wish for it — but to know it by experience…

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