Live at Peace

 Live at peace

The apostle Paul wrote,

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, 

live at peace with everyone.”

                                                         Romans 12:18.

Do you live at peace with those around you? If you claim to be a Christian you should. As Christians we should not be causing trouble for anyone whether you agree with them or not. 

In Matthews gospel we hear Jesus responding to this question,

"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 

Jesus replied: " ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'  

This is the first and greatest commandment. 

  And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.'  

All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." Matthew 22:36-40

Earlier in Matthews Gospel we read,

"You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.'  

But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.  

If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?  

  And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?  Matthew 5:43-47.

If we are truly loving those around us be they family, friend or foe then we will find ourselves living at peace with those around us.

So my question is; are you truly living at peace with those around you?

Please think about it.