Salem - reputation of teaching peace
Salem שלם means 'peace'. It's construction is 'reputation שם of teaching ל. Why would we need a teaching of peace?
- His name is Elohim; 'God separated from men by ignorance'. The carnal mind; the mind of flesh, is an enemy of God because your instinctive nature usurps God's position of declaring good and evil. By instinct you choose your own way. We even celebrate it in song. [1] Peace with God comes by renewing your mind by teaching. [2]
- ↑ "I did it my way"- Frank Sinatra, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SXWX6qg0y4
- ↑ Ro 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
- ↑ Mt 5:43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.