the Fourth Week after Easter
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Daily Devotionals
Golden Treasury
If it he possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men. Romans 12:18.
There is much contest in the world about mine and thine; but believers taking Christ, to be their only property, who nobody can take from them, have as much as lies in them, peace with all men, saying,
If by hundreds I can gain,
A farthing’s loss makes little pain.
And since wrath and anger turn into nothing but disquietness, and are punished by themselves, why dost thou suffer thyself to be so easily moved by them? The least provocation, even a single word perhaps, will stir up the corruption of the heart, so as to change thy countenance and utter dreadful words. Therefore consider how God bears with thee, and what an abomination anger is. It is a fire from hell, the true image of the old dragon.
Being called to bear the image of God and bring forth the fruits of the good spirit, thou art to follow the lamb-like mind of Christ, and to that purpose it is highly necessary, first to avoid all occasions of strife and contention. Secondly, to bridle our tongues if quarrels arise. Thirdly, to suffer, when we are wronged. Fourthly, to pray directly and quench the sparks of fire before they break out into a flame.
This is the easiest and the only method to prevent great troubles, and lead a peaceful, happy life, for anger carries uneasiness, and love a sweet rest in itself
Blest are the men of peaceful life,
Who quench the coals of growing strife,
They shall be called the heirs bliss,
The sons of God, the God of peace.
