Those of us who say we are Christ followers are called to live in peace with all people. We are called to walk-in Jesus likeness. Jesus was not proud but a humble servant. Jesus did not force Himself or His way on others. Jesus drew people to Him by His compassion for them, by His gentle love for them, by His goodness, by His kindness, by His truth and faithfulness to His Heavenly Father. Do we demand our way or do we live in such a way that others see Christ in us and want what we have?
Romans 12:17-18 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
1 Peter 2:12 Having your conduct honorable among the gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.
1 Peter 2:21-23 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth; Who, when reviled did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously.
1 John 2:6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.
What do others see in us? Do they see our Humble Servant Jesus who came that the world might be saved through Him?
John 3:17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
AMEN
