Live Peaceably

“Live Peaceably” – Romans 12:14-21

Once we have peace with God, we can enjoy the peace of God.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

The world’s peace is found in the absence of conflict, but the peace that Jesus gives can keep our hearts even in the midst of it.

Romans 12:14-15 Bless them which persecute you; bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

I. Put Yourself in Their

Romans 12:14-16 Bless them which persecute you; bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Matthew 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

II. Be and

Romans 12:16-17 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Proverbs 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: But with the well advised is wisdom.

1 Peter 5:5b God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

III. Learn to It With God

Romans 12:18-19 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Proverbs 26:20b Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out.

No one can take your peace because it has to be given away.

Colossians 3:13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Exodus 14:14 The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

When we lose our peace and live in fight mode, we limit God’s work, but when we give our hurts to God, we can hold on to our peace.

IV. Evil With Good

Romans 12:20-21 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Overcome evil with good.

Proverbs 3:27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, When it is in the power of thine hand to do it.

Luke 6:27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you.

Proverbs 25:21-22 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, And the Lord shall reward thee.

Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Hebrews 12:14a Follow peace with all men,

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.