Daily Devotions
Romans
"Live peaceably with all men."
Text: Romans 12:18
CHOOSING OUR RESPONSES
In this section of Paul’s letter to the Romans, he was essentially teaching his readers the subject of how to choose their responses. Three broad choices are always present.
1. There is the world’s way of responding
If the believer is influenced by the world, then he would not stand out as a child of God!
2. There is the personal/individual way of responding
If the believer insists on choosing to follow his own ideas, he might find that his responses may be far from appropriate or correct!
3. There is also the Biblical/Christian way of responding
As far as Paul was concerned, the believer must give heed to the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ!
CHOOSING THE PATH OF PEACE
Let us ponder the following word of admonition of the apostle Paul.
“If it is possible, as much as depends on you,
live peaceably with all men.
Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather
give place to wrath; for it is written,
‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay’ says the Lord.”
Romans 12:18-19