How to Promote Peace in the Family

Conclusion of BIBLE PRINCIPLES THAT PROMOTE PEACE

BE EAGER TO FORGIVE AND TO SETTLE DIFFERENCES QUICKLY.

"Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another." -Colossians 3:13.

"Under stress it is not always easy to keep calm, and you can quickly say or do things that hurt your partner.  At times like that, is beautiful to be forgiving. A good marriage is impossible without forgiveness." -A.B., married 34 years. 

MAKE A PRACTICE OF UNSELFISH GIVING AND SHARING.

"Practice giving, and people will give to you. . . . For with the measure that you are measuring out, they will measure out to you in return." - Luke 6:38. 

"My husband knows what pleases me, and he is always full of surprises.  In turn, I often think, 'How can I make him happy?'  As a result, we have laughed a lot, and we still do." -H.K., married 44 years. 

DO NOT GIVE UP PROMOTING PEACE IN HOME. 

The family members interviewed by Awake! are just a few of the millions around the world who have been helped by the Bible to develop qualities that contribute to a more tranquil home.  Even when some in their family do not seem to be trying to cooperate, they have found it is still worth the effort to be a  peacemaker, because the Bible promises: "Those who promote peace have joy." -Proverbs 12:20. 

Next time: HELP FOR THE FAMILY/MARRIAGE -Dealing with Differences

From the Awake! magazine