Community Bible Church
Worship Services 3.12 & 3.16.2025
A non-denominational church committed to making disciples that declare the name of Jesus in Livingston County and surrounding areas.
Locations & Times
Community Bible Church
7372 Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48114, USA
Wednesday 6:30 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
Joy In Peace, Text: Proverbs 12:20
Proverbs 12:20, Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
1) The differences between evil and righteous motives can be subtle.
“Truth-telling is better than peace-keeping, and the well-being of the person is more important than the current comfort level of the relationship.”
Jeremiah 17:9, The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?
We judge others by their actions and ourselves by intentions.
Jeremiah 17:10, “I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.”
John 17:17, Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.
1) The differences between evil and righteous motives can be subtle.
“Truth-telling is better than peace-keeping, and the well-being of the person is more important than the current comfort level of the relationship.”
Jeremiah 17:9, The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?
We judge others by their actions and ourselves by intentions.
Jeremiah 17:10, “I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.”
John 17:17, Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.
2) The pursuit of peace brings joy.
Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
Psalm 133:1,3, Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.
“This activism is seen as a direct pathway to joy characterized as a profound and lasting state of happiness that results from aligning oneself with the will of God and the well-being of others.” - Richard Clifford
Romans 14:19, So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
Psalm 133:1,3, Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.
“This activism is seen as a direct pathway to joy characterized as a profound and lasting state of happiness that results from aligning oneself with the will of God and the well-being of others.” - Richard Clifford
Romans 14:19, So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
Steps to pursuing peace:
1. Return good for evil.
Romans 12:14, Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
2. Practice empathy.
Romans 12:15, Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
3. Jump off the crazy cycle.
Romans 12:19,20, Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”
4. Do your best and leave the rest to God.
Romans 12:18, If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
5. Let God win through you.
Romans 12:21, Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
1. Return good for evil.
Romans 12:14, Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
2. Practice empathy.
Romans 12:15, Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
3. Jump off the crazy cycle.
Romans 12:19,20, Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”
4. Do your best and leave the rest to God.
Romans 12:18, If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
5. Let God win through you.
Romans 12:21, Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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