When peace isnt possiable

Sometimes somebody may not yield. They mRomans 12:18 says,

"If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men."

By implication, this verse is telling us that it is not possible to live peaceably with some people because they refuse to make peace. They take the posture of being an enemy, being an antagonist, and they refuse to shift from that position no matter what you do.

But "as much as lieth (depends) in you" you must pursue the things that make for peace. You need to pray, you need to communicate, and if God leads you, you need to give a gift. And certainly with your actions, you need to express the fact that you want peace.ay not yield to the influence of God"s Spirit; they may not yield to your endeavors. But once you have done all you can do, all you can do has been done.

Does that give you a license to be rude to them or to treat them unpleasantly? No. The next few verses address that.

Look at Romans 12:19-21,

"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 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."

Continue to extend the olive branch. If they never respond, at least you will have a clean conscience. God will deal with the things that you cannot deal with. Do not take matters into your own hands. "Vengeance is Mine," saith the Lord.
When Peace Isn't Possible
Romans 12:18 says,

"If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men."

By implication, this verse is telling us that it is not possible to live peaceably with some people because they refuse to make peace. They take the posture of being an enemy, being an antagonist, and they refuse to shift from that position no matter what you do.

But "as much as lieth (depends) in you" you must pursue the things that make for peace. You need to pray, you need to communicate, and if God leads you, you need to give a gift. And certainly with your actions, you need to express the fact that you want peace.

Sometimes somebody may not yield. They may not yield to the influence of God"s Spirit; they may not yield to your endeavors. But once you have done all you can do, all you can do has been done.

Does that give you a license to be rude to them or to treat them unpleasantly? No. The next few verses address that.

Look at Romans 12:19-21,

"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 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."

Continue to extend the olive branch. If they never respond, at least you will have a clean conscience. God will deal with the things that you cannot deal with. Do not take matters into your own hands. "Vengeance is Mine," saith the Lord