what does jesus think about peacemaking? matthew 5:9 “joyful are the peacemakers, for they will be...
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What does Jesus think about peacemaking?
Matthew 5:9 “Joyful are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.”
We can’t understand the shock that went through the audience when they heard Jesus utter these words for
the first time.
Do you think some people today still disagree with the
truth of “Joyful are the peacemakers?”
Don’t there seem to be people whose whole lifestyle brings trouble wherever they are-marriage, family, work,
school, church and community?
Repentant over sinsMeek
Hungry and thirsty for righteousness
Anybody know who this guy is?
The idea of peace runs throughout the Bible.
Peace in the Bible is always based on justice and
righteousness.
“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the
earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” “they
will see God”
The end result of doing the right thing is peace.
Jesus tells us to be peacemakers NOT
peacewishers or peacehopers or
peacedreamers or peacelovers or
peace talkers, but peacemakers
A peacemaker according to Jesus is someone who has already made peace with God and is now actively
seeking to reconcile other people to themselves, to
God and to others.
Peacemaking is a divine work.
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be
troubled or fearful.”
Peacemaking is a difficult work.
Peacemaking doesn’t always work
Romans 12:18 “If possible, on your part, live at peace
with everyone.”
Peacemaking brings great joy to the peacemaker.
the process of becoming a peacemaker
The beginning of being a peacemaker is to have a peace in your own heart between you and God.
Peacemakers then can make peace between themselves
and other people.
Peacemakers then can lead others to make
peace with God.
Peacemakers then can help others to make peace with
each other.
bridge builders
Here are some practical tips on being a peacemaker from
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones:
1) Learn when it is best for you to keep quiet.
James 1:19 “My dear brothers and
sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to
listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
2) Always view any and every situation in the light of the
Gospel.
3) Look for ways you can bring about peace in the
situation you face.
4) Live a life that does not produce trouble, but peace.
they will be called children of God.