FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 14:18–19: For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
“Approved of men” does not mean that men will get in your cheering section and applaud you because you are a believer. But men do approve of genuine believers, while they despise and reject that which is hypocritical and phony. The walk and talk of the believer should please God and meet the approval of the conscience of men. To “follow after the things which make for peace” is to eagerly pursue this course of action. The believer is to make a definite effort to avoid the use of food or any physical thing which offends a Christian brother. We should pursue righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. These are the things which build up the believer. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Colossians 3:14–15
When we put off selfishness, so we can put on His love and peace to rule our hearts. Is there anything you need to “put off” today that is hindering your walk with Jesus?
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
The unity of the Spirit is the fruit of being at peace with one another.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity. Psalm 133:1
Dear Father, teach me more about the good pleasure that is experience around Your throne of grace, when Your children have unity with one another. In Jesus name.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 9-16) (electronic ed., Vol. 43, pp. 105–106). Nashville.
