Variant Personality Management

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TEXT: Rom. 12:18; Lk. 10:5-6; Jn. 14:27; Eph. 4:8-13; Prov. 18:16; Isa. 9:7. By nature, the Presence of Christ means peace (Isa. 9:7). His is the Prince of peace; brokering peace between man and God; Our divine Advocate forever. He left us the ministry of Peace (reconciation) on earth, through the gospel. As such, we also have default peace in our systems as Christians. It is expected of you to dwell in peace with people. That peace does not depend on their attitude, but on what the Spirit of Christ ministers to you. Whatever may be, your peace cannot deplete when your ways pleace the Lord. That's how he makes your enemies to dwell in peace with you. It is not necessarily a change of passion in the enemy, buy your innate peace shields you from being sensitive or conscious of the enemy's evil ploys anymore, because your spirit operates far above principalities and powers at work in him or her. Peace is an energy in the soul. It is a spiritual disposition of the mind where every external energy lacks relevance; positive or negative. RELATING WITH VARYING PEOPLE People clash when their views of life differ greatly. However, we must differ from one another because of our special mandates in God, who created us all differently and uniquely (1 Cor. 4:7). Crisis can stay when both parties don't find a common ground. Christ is our common ground. So, our peace becomes a radar to discern when we are with fellow Children of God or false brethren. OUR PEACE IN CHRIST DEFINED The peace of Christ is not like that of the world. It is true and not ballistic in any way. It does not pretend or brood any hurt in the heart. It is pure and lovely, accommodating and righteous and holy. It discomforts you in the presence of sinful people. Yet, you are patient enough to minister grace to them. Divine peace is internal, not external to your being. No man or woman controls your peace. Once people control it, know that your ways no longer please the Lord. GIFTS OF GOD Everyone brings into your life is a gift. He or she can take you to great opportunities and into open doors (Prov.18:16; Rom. 12:18)

Source: Brother Mag