Living peaceably with a difficult family member: Romans 12:18 — 'as much as it depends on you'

Mike anchors the answer in Romans 12:18. The qualifier 'as much as it depends on you' is key — the Christian is responsible for their own behavior, not the other person's response. Practical application: do not retaliate, do not name-call in return, turn the other cheek. The goal is not merely to be justified but to be Christlike. If the other person continues in conflict, the moral weight belongs entirely to them.