Romans 12:18 recognizes that while we can't control everything, we should try our best to seek peace. For instance, you can't control someone else's anger or vitriol, but you can control yourself. By controlling our words, our actions, and our conduct, we can encourage peace rather than discord.
KJV: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Wuest: If it is possible so far as it depends upon you, with all men be living at peace.
What Does 'Nothing Can Separate Us from the Love of God' Mean? In 1 John 4:16, the apostle writes “God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” We can't have God without love so to be separated from his love means to be separated from him entirely.
When we are making every effort to live at peace it means we don't escalate any sort of conflict or disagreement. It is easy to get embroiled in controversy and arguments but when we trying to live at peace we back away from these conversations and confrontations. Learn to listen.
Life is all about being balanced and at peace. You can have all the things you want in your life, but if you can't find inner peace within yourself and with others, there is no way you can live a fulfilling and happy life. It is important to understand that we cannot live alone in this world.
– Romans 3: 9-20 [ERV]
A key way to live in peace with others is to remember that everyone is in need of grace. To be gracious is to be Christ-like and Christ is a very peaceful person. In fact, He is the Prince of Peace. So be gracious towards everyone, for all are guilty of sin.
Romans 12:18 King James Version (KJV)
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Peace simply means being in a place, where no hatred exists and every corner is filled with love, care and respect; where conflicts are handled peacefully. Peace is a Human Right and it's a Right for Everyone!
Physical and mental well-being has long been associated with living in a peace-filled environment. In addition to helping with sleep, lowering stress levels and improving general health, a calm home can also make you more productive at work and school.
8 Verses 38 to 39. [38] For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, [39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Sin Separates Us from God (Revelation 15:7)
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Paul here explains how to live out the will of God: Keep in mind the rich mercy of God to you – past, present, and future (by the mercies of God). As an act of intelligent worship, decide to yield your entire self to Him (present your bodies a living sacrifice).
In his letter to the Romans, Paul has presented the gospel — from our need for divine rescue to the glorious future that Jesus Christ offers us. In chapter 12, Paul explains that the gospel has implications for the way we should treat one another.
In verse 18, Paul writes, For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. This glory will be revealed to the Christians who suffer just like Christ did, experiencing rejection from the world because He walked in obedience to His Father.
peace. noun. : a state of tranquility or quiet: as. : a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom.
A peace must be seen at least in two forms: A simple silence of arms, absence of war. Absence of war accompanied by particular requirements for the mutual settlement of relations, which are characterized by terms such as justice, mutual respect, respect for law and good will.
God's peace is a permanent peace offered by the only One who can be trusted to keep his Word and heal our sin.
John 14:27. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
'If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner' The above words were spoken, with characteristic eloquence, by former South African President Nelson Mandela.
If there is to be peace in the nations, there must be peace in the cities. If there is to be peace in the cities, there must be peace between neighbors. If there is to be peace between neighbors, there must be peace in the home. If there is to be peace in the home, there must be peace in the heart.
The term "peace" is used in the New Testament in at least five different ways: (1) peace as the absence of war or chaos, (2) peace as a right relationship with God or with Christ; (3) peace as a good relationship among people; (4) peace as an individual virtue or state, that is, tranquillity or serenity; and (5) peace ...
God's call to love others is audacious. We're to put others ahead of ourselves, love people we don't like (or don't even know), and share our resources generously. It's a love that forces us to grow — we can't love like Jesus did without our hearts changing. Lord, help us to love people as you love them.