Living in harmony with others is a fundamental aspect of Christian living. As instructed in Romans 12:18, believers are called to live at peace with everyone, as far as it depends on them. The Bible teaches that love is the foundation of all relationships, as seen in John 13:34, where Jesus commands His disciples to love one another as He has loved them. Additionally, 1 John 4:19-21 emphasizes the importance of loving others as a demonstration of God's love in us, while Proverbs 19:11 and Hebrews 12:14 encourage patience, forgiveness, and pursuit of peace in our interactions with others.
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We love because He first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. And we have this commandment from Him: Whoever loves God must love his brother as well.
A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’ For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.