
God’s plan was for humans to live in perfect harmony with Him, with each other, and with the Earth. He also originally designed people to have harmony within their souls: peace, joy, and purpose. The Hebrew word for this perfect state is shalom, meaning harmony, peace, and holistic well-being. This shalom was present and intended in all relationships: with God, with creation, and with each other.
Mariners Church. Rooted. Zondervan, 2011, p. 181.