33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world (John 16:33).
There is no doubt that at times in this world we will have trouble. The trouble may be subtle or outright severe. The trouble results from the conflict that living according to God’s ways has with the ways of the world. These ways are essentially diametrically opposed. And at times, it is like mixing oil in water. But Christ reminds us that He has already overcome the world and that we can be reassured of ultimate salvation. This reassurance is the peace that we have in Christ.
There is no doubt that at times in this world we will have trouble. The trouble may be subtle or outright severe. The trouble results from the conflict that living according to God’s ways has with the ways of the world. These ways are essentially diametrically opposed. And at times, it is like mixing oil in water. But Christ reminds us that He has already overcome the world and that we can be reassured of ultimate salvation. This reassurance is the peace that we have in Christ.
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