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Do What Is Right in the Eyes of Everyone

Even though we were created in Christ unto good works (Ephesians 2:10) and doing good by faith is to please the Father, Jesus knows that we are living epistles in this world. He knows some people will only get converted by the exemplary attitude of Christians around them. That’s why with whatever we do, we must factor in how it affects others.

It’s Okay to Compromise in Order to Maintain Peace

During Jesus’ time of earthly ministry, the Israelites used to pay temple tax before entering the synagogue. In the context of Jesus’ spiritual understanding, it wasn’t right for God’s children to pay tax before entering the temple to worship. He knew this, but the Pharisees didn’t. Nevertheless, in order to avoid causing offence and to maintain peace, he performed a miracle, got money out of a fish’s mouth and paid the tax for himself and Peter. At that moment, Jesus valued peace more than his knowledge [Matthew 17:25-27]. Not everyone has your level of spiritual understanding. Deal wisely with people.

How to Prevent Strife

Emphasising forgiveness is very important in our relationships with one another. No matter what you do, people will offend you. However, Colossians 3:13 tells us to forgive others as Christ has also forgiven us. Note that there are no conditions attached to that scripture. Your point may be correct, but to prevent strife and promote peace, lay aside what makes you think you’re right and forgive your offender.

Retain the Peace of God in You

You don’t add a single second to your life by worrying. Yes, life has ups and downs. Yes, there are days you’ll be happier than others. But you must be conscious of trusting God. When the issues of life come, face them with the anointing of God in you. Don’t allow your situation to put your face downcast.

Allow People to Make Their Choices

When Lot saw the well-watered plain of Jordan, he thought choosing it was a good place for his family and herdsmen. Later on, he was found in Sodom, being tormented daily by the evil deeds of those people. As a person of vision, give others the space to make their choices, whether good or bad. However, be like Abraham, who waited on the Lord to hear what He had to say before taking the next step.

Rest in the Lord

God is so creative that He has given each person a unique fingerprint since the time of Adam. That implies that you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 127:14), and there’s no replica of you anywhere on the earth. Why don’t you believe this truth in order to put your mind to rest in the Lord?