It is remarkable to listen to some preachers talk about world peace. However, this is rarely said among Chinese Christians. The Western theology has been stupefied by new age elements coupled by a social condition that neither strives nor want to suffer for the Lord.
"Has anyone prayed for world peace recently?" was the phrase a western pastor spoke to the congregation last week. Of course, the first thing that came to my mind was being skeptical about the pastor's understanding of "world peace". Then in a short moment, the verse "And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold." Matthew 24:12, popped into my head. Despite the new age influence, what if the pastor's intention was merely naive and sincere, and that's as much limit as God would permit her.
Then again, the call to shepherd-hood is not something to be taken likely. One must walk through the fire, instead of standing by the side and even forbidding others to walk through.
World peace...many will strive with love in this context, but in a way, it is selfish. Therefore, the prophecy of Matthew 24:12 will be fulfilled. The kind of peace God wants for us to have is the one that is by God's will, that glorifies Him. Simply put, one cannot hope for peace without diligently reading the Bible.
And it is our duty to choose our reaction towards these foolishness wisely, so that we will not be snared by anger and laughter, and still able to endure our love, the holy love.