Summary: There's a difference between being <em><strong>at </strong></em>peace with God when we receive His salvation, and <em><strong>receiving</strong></em><em> </em>God's peace . When we choose to follow our own desires before obeying God's will, we're essentially "declaring war" on Him. But when we live a life of obedience to Him and forgiveness towards others, we experience the peace that only He can bring.
