Romans 12:18

Verse

Romans 12:18

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

  • Peace
  • Relationships
  • Forgiveness
  • Communication
  • Harmony
Bebe's interpretation
Relationships make up the world; families constitute the societies that form the nations of the Earth. These families are formed through relationships, either by blood or adoption. No person can survive on their own outside of their association or relationship with others. We know from the study of life that plants and animals interrelate and are dependent on one another for continued existence and survival. Most of God's instructions and commands are centered on relationships, either horizontally (our association with one another) or vertically (our relationship with God).
As humans, we are bound to experience friction or conflict as we relate with one another. How we value our relationships is evident in the way we handle conflict with others. Conflict can make us lose or destroy valuable relationships and even disturb our sense of peace if we permit it. As believers, God wants us to respond differently in the face of conflict. It is true that we cannot control other people's feelings towards us, but we can control our response in our pursuit of peace. 
We should strive to ensure peace, even in situations when we are hurt and tempted to react. By controlling our words and conduct, we can encourage peace and not division.
Related Topics
Related Articles