The book of Romans is so powerful, deeply profound, and even majestic. One of my favorite passages is found in chapter 12—verses 9 through 21. If you will carefully read these 13 verses, you will be both inspired and challenged. In particular, reflect on v.18: “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”
It is easy to blame someone else. It is easy to stay silent. It is easy to ignore the problem. Bridge building and peacemaking require hard work! I must ask myself, “Have I really done all I can to bring peace? Have I really exhausted every avenue?” We will have to give an account to our Lord. Am I prepared to tell Him, as much as it depended on me, I did all I could?
