RPG Adults
WORDS OF PEACE AND TRUTH
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26
Esther 9:29-30
Proverbs 15:1-4
"A soft answer turneth
away wrath..."
WORDS OF PEACE AND TRUTH
After Mordecai’s letters to the Jews to keep the Purim, another letter to affirm it was despatched. But this time it was written in conjunction with Esther. It was hence with the full authority of Esther the queen and Mordecai, jointly sent to all the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus. This letter contained "words of peace and truth."
For this second follow-up letter, it is difficult to tell how soon or how long it was after Mordecai’s first letter. Some think it was a year later. But a second follow-up letter to affirm the need to keep the Purim could be seen as stirring up strife again in the empire. After all, keeping the Purim is to remember how the Jews were delivered from those who hated and oppressed them. Would it goad old wounds and anger against those who had the intention to exterminate and plunder them? Moreover, this letter was jointly sent by the Queen and the Prime Minister, who were both Jews, and directed to all of Ahasuerus’ kingdom. How would this be viewed? Hence it was very prudent that the letters were "words of peace and truth" to make sure that their message was not misconstrued. It showed that it was not the intention of Esther and Mordecai to send out incendiary notes. To be at peace, and no longer fearful, was comforting. But peace with their neighbors was important too.
Truth was told objectively and they must also remember that the truth of their deliverance was divine. Wisdom to achieve peace and ensure truth is precious wisdom when dealing with situations at home, school and church alike. Peace and unity are precious and can be lost easily because of words. Put some thought into what you write or intend to say. It can go a long way in preventing misunderstandings and unnecessary strife. We must always search our motives even for the best of objectives. We will have words of peace and truth when our intentions are genuine. But peace must never be at the expense of truth. That is why we need wisdom from God.
THOUGHT: Am I careful with my words or do I stir up strife?
PRAYER: Lord, help me to be careful to speak peace and truth.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 9:29-30
Proverbs 15:1-4
"A soft answer turneth
away wrath..."
WORDS OF PEACE AND TRUTH
After Mordecai’s letters to the Jews to keep the Purim, another letter to affirm it was despatched. But this time it was written in conjunction with Esther. It was hence with the full authority of Esther the queen and Mordecai, jointly sent to all the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus. This letter contained "words of peace and truth."
For this second follow-up letter, it is difficult to tell how soon or how long it was after Mordecai’s first letter. Some think it was a year later. But a second follow-up letter to affirm the need to keep the Purim could be seen as stirring up strife again in the empire. After all, keeping the Purim is to remember how the Jews were delivered from those who hated and oppressed them. Would it goad old wounds and anger against those who had the intention to exterminate and plunder them? Moreover, this letter was jointly sent by the Queen and the Prime Minister, who were both Jews, and directed to all of Ahasuerus’ kingdom. How would this be viewed? Hence it was very prudent that the letters were "words of peace and truth" to make sure that their message was not misconstrued. It showed that it was not the intention of Esther and Mordecai to send out incendiary notes. To be at peace, and no longer fearful, was comforting. But peace with their neighbors was important too.
Truth was told objectively and they must also remember that the truth of their deliverance was divine. Wisdom to achieve peace and ensure truth is precious wisdom when dealing with situations at home, school and church alike. Peace and unity are precious and can be lost easily because of words. Put some thought into what you write or intend to say. It can go a long way in preventing misunderstandings and unnecessary strife. We must always search our motives even for the best of objectives. We will have words of peace and truth when our intentions are genuine. But peace must never be at the expense of truth. That is why we need wisdom from God.
THOUGHT: Am I careful with my words or do I stir up strife?
PRAYER: Lord, help me to be careful to speak peace and truth.
Posted in Adult RPG