Living in harmony with others is a fundamental aspect of the Christian life. According to Romans 12:18, believers are called to live at peace with all people, if possible. The pursuit of peace is also encouraged in Psalms 34:14, where it is linked with seeking good and turning away from evil. In Matthew 5:9, Jesus blesses those who make peace, and in John 14:27, He leaves His own peace with His disciples, demonstrating the importance of inner peace as a foundation for outward harmony, as also emphasized in Hebrews 12:14.
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Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
And we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us. God is love; whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.