Peace Makers or Hate Mongers?

“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.” Romans 12:18

We live in a hostile world. It isn’t just hostile to Christians; it is just hostile. Violent crime is rampant all over the world. Terror reigns in many countries. Christians get angry and start to shout back. But wait! That is against what Jesus taught and what Paul commanded. Peace is to begin with us. We are not to add to the cacophony of confusion and anger. Clearly we are not to be those who promote violence or destruction because we have been offended by someone.

The world is in crisis. When a crisis happens we have people who are called “First Responders”. They pick up the pieces of the crisis. Christians are supposed to be “First Responders” to a world in crisis. We are to help alleviate the stress of life, absorb the pain, and offer the solutions. We are not to contribute to the problem. We are to be peace makers not hate mongers. That power does lie within us. He is called the Holy Spirit.

Dear Father, Help me to be a peacemaker in my world. Amen. 

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