The Fruit of the Spirit (Peace) ج2

His Holiness Pope Shenouda III speaks about peace as one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit, explaining that true peace is a deep inner peace that comes from one’s relationship with God, not from external circumstances.

Inner Peace

True peace is the peace of the heart, which gives a person reassurance and stability regardless of surrounding fears, pressures, or dangers. Whoever has this peace knows neither anxiety nor disturbance.

Peace and One’s Relationship with God

The source of peace is the constant feeling of God’s presence with the person. When someone feels that God is with them, fear disappears no matter how strong it is.

Biblical Examples

The lecture presents many biblical examples such as Prophet David, Moses, Elijah, Daniel, and Apostle Peter, whose inner peace flowed from faith and trust in God’s promises.

Fear and Its Causes

Fear arises from weak faith or forgetting God’s promises. It may be fear of people, death, the future, failure, or even imaginary things that have no real existence.

Faith Casts Out Fear

True faith casts fear out of the heart, grants courage and steadfastness, and even affects others by transmitting reassurance to them.

Peace as Spiritual Strength

Inner peace is a spiritual power that protects a person from psychological and physical disturbances. It is a divine gift and a fruit of the work of the Holy Spirit in the heart.

Conclusion

Peace from the Holy Spirit is the foundation of a strong Christian life, making a person steadfast, courageous, and reassured regardless of circumstances.

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