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In speaking to The Church, Paul said, "WORK at living in peace with everyone and WORK at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord". (Hebrews 12:14) We are also instructed, in Philippians 2:12&13 to "WORK out our own salvation". The word "work" in all of these instructions tells us that it is not easy. It is not easy being at peace with everyone. We all have different personalities and quirks. No one is perfect. Words are going to be said that hurt our feelings. We aren't going to agree with everything that is done. However, we can disagree agreeably. When we are all Kingdom minded, instead of self-minded, being at peace with one another comes much easier. Living a holy life also takes WORK. The world we live in offers much temptation. It is easier to just "go along to get along". Living a holy life is much more than the things we don't do. Oswald Chambers said (paraphrased) Living a holy life means havin...