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(Romans 14:17-19 KJV) For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God and approved of men. Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

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Peace is the golden treasure we are instructed to follow after. By focusing on those things that make for peace, we edify (build up) each other, which causes us to be approved by people and accepted by God. Not bad. In this activity, the whole Trinity is involved. (It's amazing that we would be the object of the Godhead's attention and generosity.) So, in pursuing peace--this golden treasure--we extend the Father's kingdom on earth, we serve Christ, and we do this in the power of the Holy Ghost. In pursuing peace, we transform our circumstance into an outpost of God's kingdom: "Heavenly Father, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."

, we heed the Holy Spirit's (1) directions in practicing good and beneficial behaviors (righteousness), (2) way of thinking about life so our thoughts are consistent with God's word, and (3) emotional response to our circumstances.

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How does a person serve Christ in a manner that God accepts? By being a part of planting or establishing an outpost of His kingdom in the circumstances of our lives: (1) by pursuing righteousness (What's the highest good the Holy Ghost wants to do through me in this circumstance?), (2) by pursuing peace (What thoughts does the Holy Spirit want me to consider in what is taking place right now?), and (3) by pursuing joy in the Holy Ghost (What is the emotional gift the Holy Spirit has for me right now if I'm bold enough and trusting enough to receive it?)

James 1 (joy is possible because of God's larger purposes in our circumstances)
Phil 4:8 (peace is possible because we have the mind of Christ regarding our circumstances)
1 John 3:10-24) (righteousness is possible because we love others)

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