Blessed Are The Peacemakers | Home For Christmas – Week 1
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
-Matthew 5:1-9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
-Matthew 5:1-9
Peacemakers Not Peacekeepers
Peacekeepers often avoid conflict to keep the peace.
Peacemakers embrace conflict to make peace.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
– Romans 12:17-18, 21
What do Peacemakers do?
- Tell the Truth in Love.
Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ…
– Ephesians 4:15 NLT
2. Apologize when you are Wrong.
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.
– James 5:16
3. Forgive and Let Go.
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
– Colossians 3:13