134: Living in Peace

Romans 12: 17-19

In Episode 134 of The View From a Pew, Mac and Theo cover Romans 12:17–19, where Paul teaches that believers should never repay evil for evil but seek to live honorably with everyone and pursue peace whenever possible. The episode emphasizes trusting God to administer true justice, urging Christians to resist taking their own revenge and instead demonstrate Christlike integrity in their responses to mistreatment.

Key Passage

Romans 12:17–19 (NASB)

“Never repay evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all people. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all people. Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord.”

Big Idea

Believers are called to reflect Christ by rejecting revenge, pursuing peace, and trusting God’s perfect justice. Faithfulness in conflict means choosing honorable conduct and allowing God—not human anger—to bring about what is right.