FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 12:18: If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
I love this because there are people that you just cannot get along with; they won’t let you get along with them. A dear lady who lived alone, a wonderful Christian, called me one day in deep concern because she had a neighbor whom she couldn’t get along with, and she wondered if I would come and talk with the neighbor. I was thinking that since this lady had been living alone, although she was a Christian, she might be a little difficult herself. So I went out and talked to her neighbor. Well, the neighbor told me what she thought of me as well as this dear lady. I went back to this wonderful Christian and said, “You need to worry anymore if you can’t get along with her. Nobody can get along with that woman. The Bible says ‘as much as it depends upon you’; it doesn’t say you have to get along with her. Just do the best you can.” 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves. 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13
It is so easy to say the word peace. It is so easy to talk about the need for peace. It is so easy to be disturbed by those who interrupt our peace. But what about taking the initiative to live more peaceable with those closest to you? As much as it depends upon you. God is always doing His part. Are you doing your part to live peaceably?
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
The key to being a peaceable person is to have His peace rule you.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9
Dear Father, please teach me how to be a blessed peacemaker. In Jesus Name. Amen.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 9-16) (electronic ed., Vol. 43, pp. 79–80). Nashville.
