Role of love in peace of mind!

U Can Achieve Peace of M!nd Through forgiveness,Joy & Sorrow which Are main Parts of Love......

The following seven virtues can facilitate forgiveness and the desired peace of mind:

i) Love. This means that you are concerned, and interested in other people’s welfare. You love indiscriminately; you love both the unloved and the unlovable. Love serves rather than being served. God loves you inspite of who you are.

ii) Believe in the brotherhood of mankind. Man (used in the generic sense) is created in the image of God. Therefore, you need to respect your fellow man irrespective of race, culture, color, religion, geographical location or status in the society.

iii) Speak the truth. Let your ‘yes’ be ‘yes’ and your ‘no’ be ‘no’. In Revelation 21:8 the Bible states that no liar will enter into the kingdom of God. So, in domestic and non- matters be a man of your words. In business under-promise, but over-deliver. Mean what you say, and say what you mean.

iv) Put yourself in other’s position. Do to others as you would want them to do to you.

If you don’t like slander, don’t slander others; if you don’t like to be defrauded, don’t defraud others; and if you don’t like backbiting, don’t backbite or gossip others. Neither should you encourage, abet or condone these vices.

v) Learn to forgive. The Bible teaches on the need to learn how to forgive.The purpose is to provide an opportunity for him/her to apologise, so that both of you would resolve the issue there and then.

In case the reconciliation fails at this level, then go to the next level. This involves inviting at least two people to intervene in the matter. If the offending partner remains stubborn, then report the matter to the church leadership. If the offending partner still proofs to be irreconciliable, the Bible admonishes that he should be treated as an unbeliever. The need to follow all this grievance resolution procedure is to ensure peace (of mind) at all cost.

vi) Pay back what you owe.The scriptures discourage being a debtor. Therefore, you should live within your income.states that a borrower is servant to the lender. Anything God cannot give you, you should not desire it, much less borrow it. Failure to heed this injunction can result in undue stress, worry, anxiety, hypertension or other emotional disturbances.

vii) Identify with others in their moments of joy and sorrow.

You need to be sympathetic and empathic. Be involved in other people’s affairs as much as practicable especially when invited. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and commiserate with the bereaved; support the widow, orphan, the elderly and the sick.

It pays to forgive, and forget. Apart from the peace of mind which forgiveness gives, it also makes one to be at peace with God. Some benefits include:

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..Ability to pray without any hindrance.

..Longevity. According to medical experts, those who harbor hatred, bitterness or rancour age faster, because their bodies consume more energy that those who do not.

..If you forgive others, you can be sure of God’s forgiveness of your sins too.

..Forgiveness removes the burden of guilt, and enhances a clear conscience.



Forgiveness may be difficult but it is not impossible. It only requires a deliberate effort to do this. If you desire it and consciously work towards it, you will find it easy to achieve, and enjoy your peace mind.