ROMANS 12:18 (NLT) Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible. EXPLANATION: It is not always possible to live for God and to live at peace with all men. But insofar as it is possible, we should strive to do so. Christians should be characterized as “people of peace” […]
Romans 8:6 (NLT) If your sinful nature controls your mind, there is death. But if the Holy Spirit controls your mind, there is life and peace. Explanation: Paul divides people into two categories: those who let themselves be controlled by their sinful nature and those who follow after the Holy Spirit. All of us would […]
Psalms 37:8 (NLT) Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper—it only leads to harm. Explanation: The message here is that anger is unhealthy. Tempers flaring and rage only leads to harm—sometimes deadly. Nothing is worth losing our self-control or our integrity. Be patient, be a peace maker, and God will […]
JAMES 3:7-8 (NLT) People can tame all kinds of animals and birds and reptiles and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is an uncontrollable evil, full of deadly poison. EXPLANATION: Even though we may not achieve perfect control of our tongues, the Holy Spirit will help us learn self-control. Self-control will […]