The Peacemaker

by Ken Sande

The more fully you understand and look out for your opponent’s interests, the more persuasive and effective you can be in negotiating an agreement.

instead of relying on personal opinions, insist on using objective criteria to evaluate the options before you.

The more intense a dispute becomes, the more important it is to control your tongue

you should plan and act so carefully and so properly that any reasonable person who is watching you will eventually acknowledge that what you did was right.

The world asks, “What results have you achieved?” God asks, “Were you faithful to my ways?”

the Lord controls the ultimate outcome of all you do. Therefore, he knows that even your best efforts will not always accomplish the results you desire. This is why he does not hold you accountable for specific results. Instead, he asks for only one thing—obedience to his revealed will.