In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons (or children) of God." Making peace, keeping peace in relationships is not easy, but is important.
In the later chapters of Romans, Paul encourages us to work at peacemaking.
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 12:18
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 14:19
Of course Jesus followers should bring peace to relationships. We have peace with God through ourLord Jesus Christ. As we walk by faith, trusting in His control, we enjoy the peace of God, even when we would naturally be filled with anxiety.
Therefore it is not surprising that we should have great advantage in living at peace with people, even irritating people! We can bring peace in on the job relationships and family relationships. We serve the God of Peace.
So lets make an extra effort this week to be people of peace.
In the later chapters of Romans, Paul encourages us to work at peacemaking.
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 12:18
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 14:19
Of course Jesus followers should bring peace to relationships. We have peace with God through ourLord Jesus Christ. As we walk by faith, trusting in His control, we enjoy the peace of God, even when we would naturally be filled with anxiety.
Therefore it is not surprising that we should have great advantage in living at peace with people, even irritating people! We can bring peace in on the job relationships and family relationships. We serve the God of Peace.
So lets make an extra effort this week to be people of peace.
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