In Genesis 13, Lot and Abram separate.
But strife arose between Abram’s herders and the herders of Lot.
Abram chose the role of peacemaker.
Genesis 13:8 (NRSVue) - Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife between you and me and between your herders and my herders, for we are kindred.
In Ephesians 4, Paul wrote about the importance of unity.
Ephesians 4:3 (NRSVue) – making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace:
The world in which we live is full of strife.
There is international conflict.
In some cities, rioters have taken to the streets.
In America, we have a nation that is divided.
If ever there was a need for peacemakers, surely that time is now.
Despite boil overs on the surface, deep down everyone longs for tranquility and peace.
Will every human being agree on absolutely every point?
Certainly not.
But only by striving for peace and unity can we extinguish the flames of animosity,
We can learn once again that we can disagree without becoming disagreeable.
Abram understood this.
Paul understood this.
Most importantly, Christ preached this.
And His words echo down the centuries to those of us alive today.
The question remains: Will we listen to those words and live by them?
Matthew 5:9 (NRSVue) - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessings,
Jim Pokorny
The Other Brother Jim
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6, 2026.
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