Section 8
are not willing to have a life of peace. In such a situation, there is nothing we can do. Therefore, Paul says that we should live in peace with all men "if possible."
In general, we must take "forethought for things honorable in the sight of all men" (v. 17). We must be very thoughtful before all men about honorable things, and we must be thoughtful beforehand. In order to keep from offending people we should not oppose anything that is honorable. However, we should not care for these honorable things in a blind way lest we be distracted from the Lord's way. Since we are not only living before God but also before men, we need to take forethought for things honor able in the sight of men. Second Corinthians 8:21 says, "We take forethought for things hon orable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men" (lit.).
IN SUBJECTION
Romans 13:1 says, "Let every person be sub ject to the authorities over them. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are appointed by God." A natural character is a rebellious character, but a transformed char acter is submissive. Subjecting ourselves to the