Live in Peace
Romans 12:18 (NLT) “Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.”
God wants us to truly show love to everyone. Not just the people who love you in return. I’m talking about the ones who don’t care about your company or your presence. Learning to love people is not easy. It is nearly impossible. In our society, we grew up treating others the way they treat us. It is Quid pro quo, an eye for an eye, and downright payback. You hit me, I’m going to hit you back harder!
But God has a different plan.
Romans 12:17 (NLT) “Never pay back evil with more evil.”
Revenge is for the Lord. We are called to do good regardless of how badly someone treats us. Don’t misunderstand; this is not allowing someone to use you as a doormat. This is allowing God’s love to flow through you to others. You alone will not be able to maintain loving others unconditionally. It takes God’s love flowing inside of you to do it. I know you’re thinking, “But what if I don’t feel like loving the other person? They don’t deserve it!” When God’s love flows inside of you, you will have an abundance of compassion towards others.
Jesus was very clear when He said, “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” (John 13:35) If you are struggling to show love and have peace towards others, ask the Lord for help. He will bless you with His love and His peace so that you can live peacefully among others.
Be Blessed!
Ron
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