Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 34:14(NIV)
Psalm 34 talks about how to live a good life. Verse 14 encourages us to choose good over evil and peace over sin. Shun sin and turn away from evil, pride, and arrogance. We honor the Lord when we turn from evil.
To honor the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil ways and false words.
Proverbs 8:13 (GNT)
Embrace righteousness, truth, and godliness. Seek and pursue peace; let the peace of Christ rule in your heart.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9 (King James)
Strive to live in peace and do good. Be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving, as God forgave you. Be rich in good works, generous, and ready to help those in need.
14 Turn your back on sin; do something good.
Embrace peace—don’t let it get away!15 God keeps an eye on his friends,
Psalm 24:14-15 (MSG)
his ears pick up every moan and groan.
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Is your focus on avoiding evil, doing good, and pursuing peace?
Prayer; Our Heavenly Father, teach us to turn away from evil and do good. Guide us to follow Your will; and practice virtue and righteousness. Let us spread love, do good, and pursue peace. Like the snapdragon is facing forward, teach us to face forward, turn our back on sin, embrace peace, and honor You. In Jesus’ holy and loving name. Amen
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Garden Faith 
What a great set of verses to remind us to do good as we begin a new year. And, as always, your pic is beautiful. Happy New Year!
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Thanks, Barbara! I agree the new year is a good time to reset priorities, to spread God’s love and do good. Happy New Year and blessings! 🦋🌺
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Love the verse you picked. It is a verse where God reminds us that we have a choice. May we choose to turn our back in sin and seek peace and do good.
Blessings 💙💐
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Thanks, Manu! It is a simple but profound verse; avoid sin, do good, and pursue peace. I agree; may we choose to turn our backs on sin, do good, and embrace peace. It’s good to hear from you! Joy and peace! 💖🦋🌺
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Peace is so sweet! May we strive to represent the peace that is found in Jesus as we live our lives each day. Blessings Jeanne 💐💕
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Hi Dawn, Resting in the peace of Jesus is a blessing during our hectic earthly days. May others be drawn to Christ by the peace and joy exhibited in our lives. It’s good to hear from you! Joy and peace! 😊🦋🌺💖
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I wonder if spring is you rfavorite season because you can plants flowers and they begin to grow
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Yes, I am impatient for spring for winter can be dreary. Spring blossoms are just around the corner. 😊🌷🌹🌺
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