“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.”
Matthew 5:9 CSB
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A peacemaker is a mediator, promotes harmony, resolves conflict between estranged parties
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A peacemaker identifies truth, addresses sin, and constructs a bridge between two parties.
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A peacemaker is a son of God because He is the Peacemaker, who sent His son to identify the truth, address our sin and construct a bridge for us to God to make peace with Him.
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Peacemakers must have peace with God
No one can make peace until he has found peace ..Peace with God.
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First you must have a pure heart in order to promote peace.
How can you not be right with God and promote peace?
Peacemakers are led by God’s Spirit
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“For all those led by God’s Spirit are God’s sons.”
Romans 8:14 CSB
Peacemakers want peace with all men.
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“If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
Romans 12:18 CSB
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“so that you may be children of your Father in heaven. For he causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”
Matthew 5:45 CSB
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“But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High. For he is gracious to the ungrateful and evil.”
Luke 6:35 CSB
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Peacemakers cultivate peace
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“And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.”
James 3:18 CSB
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“And the seed whose fruit is righteousness (spiritual maturity) is sown in peace by those who make peace [by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals].”
James 3:18 AMP
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Peace maker or peace breaker?
Peace receiver becomes a peace diffuser
Throw some peace up in the atmosphere. Diffuse it, Sis!
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