… that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
Summary: Paul’s words summarize the goal of Christianity: the absence of conflict, pain, and suffering.
A chess game is, in a sense, a model of life in miniature. It begins with a field of play, the chessboard, and revolves around a struggle between two opposing forces. The game begins with an “opening,” and continues with most of the action happening in the “middle game.” Finally, after many battles and strategic moves, there are only a few pieces left. If one side can conquer the other side’s king, the struggle is over, and peace is achieved. This is called the “end game.”
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