How can I pursue peace if the other person won't cooperate?

Hebrews 12:14 calls you to 'follow peace'—to do your part with sincerity and love. You can't control another's response, but God sees your heart. Pursue reconciliation as far as it depends on you, and trust God with the rest.

What does 'holiness' mean in everyday life?

Holiness means being set apart for God—living with integrity, honesty, and purity in your thoughts, words, and actions. It's about letting God's character shape how you treat others and handle temptation.

Why are peace and holiness connected?

True peace isn't just the absence of conflict; it's the fruit of a clear conscience before God. When you live with holiness, you remove barriers between yourself and God, allowing His peace to fill your heart and overflow into your relationships.

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Peace and Holiness: The Path to Seeing God

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“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.”

— Hebrews 12:14 (NIV)

What it means

The writer of Hebrews calls us to actively pursue peace with everyone around us while also pursuing holiness—a life set apart for God. These two pursuits aren't separate; they work together. Without this commitment to both peace and holiness, we cannot truly experience God's presence and see Him as He is.

In your life

Today, you might face tensions with a coworker, family member, or friend. This verse invites you to choose peace first—not by compromising your values, but by pursuing both reconciliation and integrity. When you let go of grudges and live with a clean conscience before God, you create space to experience His presence in your daily moments.

Today's challenge

Peace and Holiness This Week

1Identify one relationship where peace feels distant, and take one small step toward reconciliation—a text, a conversation, or simply releasing resentment in prayer.
2Examine one area of your life where holiness is being compromised, and commit to one concrete change that honors God.
3End each day this week by reflecting: Did I pursue peace today? Did I live with integrity? Thank God for the progress.

Prayer

Lord, help me pursue peace with others and holiness within myself, so that I may truly see and know You.

Reflect

Where is God inviting me to choose peace today, and how might living with greater holiness deepen my relationship with Him?