Pro 16:7 | MHM | STEP | God Makes Enemies to Be at Peace This section shows us that God is able to bring peace even between people who were once enemies. When someone lives in a way that pleases God, God can change the hearts of others, even those who used to dislike or oppose them. The examples in the Bible show that God sometimes turns enemies into friends for the sake of those who follow Him. v. 7 : God has control over every person’s heart. He can make someone’s enemies become peaceful towards them, either by changing their feelings or by making them act kindly, even if just outwardly. God can even remove enemies completely or bring people together who used to be far apart. When we try to live in a way that pleases God and stay close to Him, He is able to make those who were against us start to respect or even like us. For example, God made Esau be at peace with Jacob, Abimelech with Isaac, and caused David’s enemies to seek peace with him (Genesis 33:4; Genesis 26:28-29 ; 2 Samuel 5:11 ). When people see God’s image and love in someone, even former enemies may want to be their friend.

‏ Proverbs 16:7

God Makes Enemies to Be at Peace

This section shows us that God is able to bring peace even between people who were once enemies. When someone lives in a way that pleases God, God can change the hearts of others, even those who used to dislike or oppose them. The examples in the Bible show that God sometimes turns enemies into friends for the sake of those who follow Him.

v. 7: God has control over every person’s heart. He can make someone’s enemies become peaceful towards them, either by changing their feelings or by making them act kindly, even if just outwardly. God can even remove enemies completely or bring people together who used to be far apart. When we try to live in a way that pleases God and stay close to Him, He is able to make those who were against us start to respect or even like us. For example, God made Esau be at peace with Jacob, Abimelech with Isaac, and caused David’s enemies to seek peace with him (Genesis 33:4; Genesis 26:28-29 ^a; 2 Samuel 5:11 ^b). When people see God’s image and love in someone, even former enemies may want to be their friend.