As I finish up my vacation and look at getting back to my jobs in customer service, these verses jumped out as it talks about our relationships to everyone. Anyone who has worked in customer service or retail can tell you the old adage that "you can't please all the people all of the time." While this Scripture does hold us to a high standard, it's not calling us to the impossible task of making everyone happy. It is calling us to do what "everyone" can see is right, respectable, and honorable. Yeah, it's still a high bar to reach, but it is not impossible. While there may come times when we think its not humanly possible, our Father is listening to our call for help. He may make a way for it to happen, or He may make a way for us to shine out of the darkness. Verse 18 makes it clear that since the attitudes of others is outside our control, we are not accountable for the response, only that love, peace, and patience must be characteristic of our words and actions. Even when my position requires me to stand firm on a policy that doesn't make the customer happy, I must remember that above all, I am on a peace-keeping mission.Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone's eyes. If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:17-18 HCSB)
Andy J
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