2357) There seems to be so much conflict in this world. At home, at work, in community interactions, conflict exists.

What do we do about these? Romans 12:18 tells us, if possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. (ESV)

I think it’s interesting that Paul doesn’t just say, live peaceably with all. Instead, he says, as far as it depends on you.

God is instructing us to do whatever we can on our end to live peaceably. We’re not responsible for what others do to stir the pot, sort-of-speak.

If there is a conflict that I could have helped to avoid and I don’t. It’s on me.