Living a Life Pleasing to God Can Lead to Unexpected Peace🕊️😌

Author T. C. Wanyanwu
2 min readMar 16, 2024

The proverb “When a man’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him” (Proverbs 16:7) offers a powerful insight into the connection between living a righteous life and experiencing peace in our relationships.

Inner Peace Reflects Outwardly

The verse suggests that when our actions and choices align with God’s will, it fosters a sense of inner peace that can radiate outward, influencing even those who may initially oppose us. This peace isn’t about forcing our enemies to become friends, but rather about disarming them with kindness, integrity, and a genuine Christ-like character.

Living According to God’s Principles

Living a life pleasing to God involves following biblical principles like honesty, forgiveness, compassion, and justice. By embodying these qualities, we can create a positive influence that can soften the hearts of our adversaries.

God’s Role in Reconciliation

Ultimately, the proverb highlights God’s power to work in our hearts and the hearts of those around us. When we strive to live righteously, God can create opportunities for reconciliation and peace, even in seemingly impossible situations.

The Importance of Forgiveness

The proverb doesn’t imply that living a good life guarantees conflict-free relationships. However, it emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and letting go of resentment. By choosing forgiveness, we allow God to work in our hearts and create space for peace to enter our lives.

Living a life pleasing to God is a continuous journey, but the promise of peace, even with our enemies is a powerful motivator on that path.

Have a wonderful weekend @followers

My name is TC Wanyanwu a common person saved by grace.😊

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Author T. C. Wanyanwu
Author T. C. Wanyanwu

Written by Author T. C. Wanyanwu

Nigerian 🇳🇬 author of the book titled JESUS IS A BLACK MAN: AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH and others📚🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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