Walking In Forgiveness And Peace

Believers are called to forgive others, reject strife, and pursue peace as children of God.

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Believers are called to forgive others and pursue peace as an expression of their identity as children of God.

• Forgiveness is part of the believer's response to the forgiveness received from God.
• Strife and resentment damage relationships and contradict the call to walk in peace.
• Believers should not participate in gossip or conversations that create division.
• Peacemaking requires choosing words and actions that build rather than destroy relationships.
• Forgiveness releases the believer from continuing to hold resentment against others.

• Forgive those who have wronged you.
• Refuse to participate in gossip and conversations that create division.
• Pursue peace whenever it is within your power.
• Choose words that build others up rather than create strife.