Hebrews 12:14-15
“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”
EVERY DAY THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR
.
WE ALL HAVE A
TO HOW WE DEAL WITH OFFENSE.
WE ALL HAVE “GO-TO” REACTIONS THAT CAN BE SIGNS TO LET US KNOW THAT
.
Ephesians 4:2-3
“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.”
1. LIVE IN HOLINESS THROUGH
.
2. HAVE HONORING AND HONEST
.
Matthew 18:15
“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.”
Romans 12:18
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
3. DEVELOP HEALTHY
AND TEAR DOWN
.
4. KEEP
WHAT YOU HAVEN’T FORGOTTEN.
Matthew 18:22
“No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!”
5.
OTHERS AND TRUST GOD.
Romans 12
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Romans 12
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Romans 12
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.