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Listen as I discuss more on the seeking of peace.

Note: David wrote Psalm 34 during a time of distress while fleeing from King Saul. His experiences of danger and uncertainty shaped the themes of the psalm.

What it means to seek peace-

Actively chase after peace
Follow peace
Strive for peace
Try hard to obtain peace
Pursue peace in the world, with all men, and with God through Christ

What it means to do good-

Perform acts of beneficence for those in need
Do whatever God directs or suggests
Do good works from right principles of faith and love
Do good to our neighbors

What it means to turn from evil-

Reject temptation from evildoers and from our own evil nature
Avoid evil men, evil words, and evil works
Shun all appearances of evil
Forsake vices and renounce former ways of life

In the Bible, infirmities can refer to physical or spiritual weaknesses. The term "spirit of infirmity" appears in the Bible to describe a disabling spirit or sickness caused by a demon(s).

EXAMPLES OF INFIRMITIES IN THE BIBLE:

Luke 13:11 - Jesus heals a woman who had been crippled for 18 years by a "spirit of infirmity"

Matthew 8:17 - Jesus' healing ministry fulfills Isaiah's prophecy that "He Himself took our infirmities and carried our diseases"

2 Corinthians 12:9 - Paul recounts the Lord's response to his plea for relief from a "thorn in the flesh"

In Matthew 15:16
Jesus tells his disciples that what comes out of a person's mouth, not what goes in, is what defiles them. This passage emphasizes that people should focus on their hearts, not their external appearances.

-Jesus's message is that people should focus on their hearts and not on external appearances.
-What comes out of a person's mouth reveals the sin in their heart.
-What's inside a person's heart leads to what they say and do.
-Through faith in Jesus & the Holy Spirit, our hearts can be made new & pure.
-Jesus is after good deeds, decent behavior, and honorable character.