Take the initiative in reconciling any interpersonal problems

Matthew 5:23-24

Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

Psalm 34:14

Depart from evil and do good;
 Seek peace and pursue it.

Romans 12:17-18

Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

Romans 14:9

For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living.

1 Corinthians 7:15

if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace.

2 Timothy 2:22

Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:

Ephesians 2:10

For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. —

We are not just saved by grace from death, we are saved by grace for God's glory. He has remade us. We are his craftsmanship, his artistry, and he longs to display his goodness and grace through our actions and words.

[Message No: 6780]