August 2017
uneducated. Rather we should honour everyone.
In Genesis chapter 13 and verses 8 and 9, we
read that there was a fight between the servants of
Abraham and Lot. Though Abraham was elder, he let
Lot decide. He was willing to go for the less fertile
places. Similarly, when there was a fight between the
servants of Isaac and Abimelech, Isaac left the
watered wells and went to new places (Gene 26:15-
22).
In our day-to-day life, we face so many
problems because we do not let go of things. We fight
and file court cases. This has resulted in confusion
and strife among the people. Peace becomes an
impossibility. Let us let go of things and strive for
peace.
5. Honour Everyone
Romans 12:10
showing honour.”
6. Examine Your Ways
Proverbs 16:7 -“When a man's ways please the
Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with
him.”
Even though we may strive to live at peace with
everyone, sometimes it becomes a distant reality. In
such a case we must examine our ways. Is there a
blatant sin in my life? Is there anything in my life that
displeases the Lord? If there is any such thing, then
we should confess our sins and be reconciled to God.
When the Israelites sinned against the Lord and
served Baal, the Lord gave them over to their
enemies. There were constant wars and there was no
peace (Jud 2:13-15). Only when they repented of
their sins, peace came back to their territories. We
need to do the same. We need to examine our ways
and get back to God. When we do so, then even our
enemies will live at peace with us.
7. Pray
1Tim 2:1,2 “First of all, then, I urge that
supplications, prayers, intercessions, and
thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and
all who are in high positions, that we may lead a
peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every
way.”
“Out do one another in
The Bible instructs us to honour one another.
But many a time we despise others and do not show
respect to them. We honour the rich but disregard the
poor. Anyone can be courteous to the king but it takes
a gentle man to be courteous to a beggar. If only we
honour people, many of our relationship problems
would vanish.
As God's people we should never differentiate
between the rich and the poor, educated and the
It is God's will that we live in peace with
everyone. It is for this reason we need to pray for
everyone. Many of us pray only for our families and
friends but the Word of God teaches us to pray for
everyone, especially for those who hate us (Mat
5:44). When we pray for those who hate us, God
bestows upon us the peace that transcends all
understanding. We should not forget that our prayer
will accomplish things that are impossible to human
eyes.
May God bless us with peace and joy. Amen!
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