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Peacemakers – Children of God

Peacemakers – Children of God. Matt. 5:9; 10:16, 34. This Is Not Personal Peace. But making peace in a divided world. Racial strife, social conflict, even “church” fights. What can we do? Stand for the right. Beware of the danger. Both sides attack the peacemaker.

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Peacemakers – Children of God

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  1. Peacemakers – Children of God Matt. 5:9; 10:16, 34

  2. This Is Not Personal Peace • But making peace in a divided world. • Racial strife, social conflict, even “church” fights. • What can we do? • Stand for the right. • Beware of the danger. Both sides attack the peacemaker.

  3. Peace – Harmony – To Be Whole • 1. With God. • We stand for salvation. And that is found only in Christ. • 2 Cor. 5:17-19 • To obey the “gospel of peace” brings one into the “kingdom of peace”. Eph. 6:15, 2:13-17. • We present this to the world, and insist on it.

  4. 2. Inner peace • Again, not for self. We help provide this to others. • No peace when serving two masters - Gal. 5:24. • No peace when overwhelmed with guilt. • Jesus is the answer we provide.

  5. 3. Peace With Others • We teach forgiveness – Matt. 6:12, 14-15 • The only way to be forgiven. • And understanding – Eccl. 7:21-22

  6. We Fight… • Contentiousness – Prov. 26:21; 29:22; Eph. 4:31f. • Uncontrolled tongue – Prov. 16:28; 26:20; James 1:19; 3:6 • Foolish and unlearned questions – 2 Tim. 2:23

  7. Peace Must Be Pursued • Not just talked about. I Peter 3:11; Heb. 12:14 • Called children of God – because we show it. • How do you feel when you’ve caused a “fuss”? Not very holy. • How would you feel when you’ve mended a “break”? James 5:19f.

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