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What does the Bible say about getting along with others?

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The Bible teaches that believers should pursue peace, humility, forgiveness, and sincere love with others, trusting God to shape these virtues by His grace. Romans 12:18 calls us to live peaceably as far as it depends on us, while Hebrews 12:14 urges the pursuit of peace and holiness together. Jesus commands His disciples to love one another in John 13:34, and 1 John 4:19-21 shows that love for God must bear fruit in love for fellow believers. Philippians 2:4 commends selfless concern, Proverbs 19:11 praises patience, and Matthew 6:12-15 presses us to forgive as those forgiven by God. Peace does not require ignoring sin, but it does require humble, truthful, Christlike reconciliation.

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  • Romans 12:18

    If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

  • 1 John 4:19-21

    [19] We love Him, because he first loved us. [20] If a man says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who doesn't love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? [21] This commandment we have from him, that he who loves God should also love his brother.

  • John 13:34

    A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another.

  • Hebrews 12:14

    Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,

  • Proverbs 19:11

    The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

  • Proverbs 17:14

    The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, Therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

  • 1 Peter 5:3-5

    [3] neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock. [4] When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away. [5] Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

  • Philippians 2:4

    each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

  • Matthew 6:12-15

    [12] Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. [13] Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.' [14] "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. [15] But if you don't forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

  • Proverbs 27:6

    Faithful are the wounds of a friend; Although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

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