THE CHARACTER OF PEACE IN THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
As long as peace negotiators have assuaged or have little perception of peace, they will in no way be looked differently in a different way at the peace table and would not comprehend the issue at the table rightly so if in fact Christ is not placed at the center of the negotiation as well. Peacemakers at the opposite end of the table can’t talk peace if there’s a gun at each other party’s head. The world does not understand this. It takes the Lord to break the impasse.
The fact remains that: “The continuous refusal from each other to settle any impasse at Peace treaties has rendered and reduced peace negotiations to a mere name brand,” because we lack the understanding of the presence of God — the character of peace in the Fruit of the Spirit. At the end of the day, God is the only PEACE MAKER, not man. It is better to approach peace with God in mind as the negotiator.
To be concise, the character of Peace in the Fruit of the Spirit highlights also in this case that authentic peace is rooted in a foundation of mutual understanding, respect, and the absence of fear or external pressure. People at the table should be quick to listen, be careful in their point of views and how they are presented at the table without anger but with wisdom.
When these conditions are not met with God in mind and in prayer, attempts at the negotiation table are fruitless, as the core essence of peace cannot be achieved under the shadow of conflict in this case but significantly leaving the Lord God outside of the discussion.
What the Scripture says: James 1:19-20 states: “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
Hebrews 12:14: “Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord”.
Romans 12:18: encourages us to make a sincere effort to be peaceful and accommodating to others as far as it depends on you.
Fundamentally, Romans 12:18 confront all peace negotiators in this case to embody a peace-making attitude, even in difficult circumstances, by doing everything within our power to promote harmony as the Scripture says and with faith and hope.
To all Christians don’t talk Faith without Hope, and don’t walk into negotiation room or table without Faith and Hope in the Lord. This aligns with the principles of the Bible in time of peace negotiation. This is the Gospel truth.