639 | Living In Peace Requires Forgiveness

God commands us to live peaceful lives with all people.  It is difficult to get along with everyone, but you are required to do your part to sow peace and not discord.  You are to strive to defuse a hostile or volatile situation.  People may not respond the same way, but you will know that you have done everything you can to live peaceably with all men.  This difficult task is in accordance with the commandment we are given in Hebrews 12:14 which says, “Follow peace with all men, and Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.  Living a life that promotes peace is the Godly way and you will find that it is the only way to enjoy peace yourself.  Join us in this podcast of Woman at the Well Ministries as Kim takes us on a journey through the Scriptures revealing God’s commandment to live peaceful lives with all people.   Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode Hebrews 12:14 URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+12%3A14&version=KJV 1 John 1:9 ("If we confess our sins...") URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1%3A9&version=KJV Matthew 6:14–15 (forgiving others so God forgives you; referenced by teaching rather than quoted) URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6%3A14-15&version=KJV Galatians 6:7 ("Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.") URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+6%3A7&version=KJV Luke 9:23 (take up your cross daily) URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+9%3A23&version=KJV Romans 12:18 URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A18&version=KJV Romans 12:1–2 URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A1-2&version=KJV Isaiah 64:6 ("Our righteousnesses are as filthy rags.") URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+64%3A6&version=KJV 2 Corinthians 5:17 ("If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature...") URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A17&version=KJV Matthew 5:14–16 URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A14-16&version=KJV Leviticus 20:7 ("Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy...") URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+20%3A7&version=KJV Romans 12:9–21 (especially verse 18; broader discussion of living peaceably) URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A9-21&version=KJV Romans 14:16 ("Let not then your good be evil spoken of.") URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+14%3A16&version=KJV Leviticus 19:18 ("Love thy neighbour as thyself.") URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+19%3A18&version=KJV Romans 12:19 ("Vengeance is mine...") URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A19&version=KJV 1 Samuel 17:47 ("The battle is the Lord's...") URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+17%3A47&version=KJV John 12:32 ("And I, if I be lifted up...") URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+12%3A32&version=KJV Exodus 20:3 ("Thou shalt have no other gods before me.") URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+20%3A3&version=KJV Hebrews 11:10 ("...a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.") URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11%3A10&version=KJV Philippians 3:14 ("I press toward the mark for the prize...") URL: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+3%3A14&version=KJV Did you enjoy this episode? It would make a huge difference to us if you took a minute to leave us a review wherever you listen and share the episode on social media!  Have you listened to our new podcast, The Bible Bit Podcast? These short podcasts come directly from the Bible Bits Kimberly writes each week day and shares to our subscribers via text message. You can learn more about Bible Bits right here. Want the BIble Bits in print? Find them here:  Bible Bit books! Do you want to bring Kimberly Miller and Woman at the Well Ministries to your church, upcoming retreat, or conference? Contact us!  Special thanks to the gospel group Fudge Creek for allowing us to use their song Happy Girl. Woman at the Well Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our Heavenly Father and it is through your loving and generous support that our ministry continues to bless others. To learn how to partner with Woman at the Well Ministries, please visit our website.  All of this and more is found on the Woman at the Well Ministries website.