"Blessed Are The Peacemaker"
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Matt. 5:9
Matt. 5:9
Blessed: Means to be happy and or fortunate. One who shoulld be congratulated. This is the approved life. approved by who? God.
Blessed: Means to be happy and or fortunate. One who shoulld be congratulated. This is the approved life. approved by who? God.
There is a difference between peace keeping and peace making.
There is a difference between peace keeping and peace making.
Eph 4:3-verb: endeavour try hard to do or achieve something.
Eph 4:3-verb: endeavour try hard to do or achieve something.
From G4710; to use speed, that is, to make effort, be prompt or earnest: - do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, study.
We must endeavor to keep this unity – we do not create it. God never commands us to create unity among believers. He has created it by His Spirit; our duty is to recognize it and keep it.
We must endeavor to keep this unity – we do not create it. God never commands us to create unity among believers. He has created it by His Spirit; our duty is to recognize it and keep it.
By having mercy, on one another and to see to it we do not point the the finger God is our Judge, the person that caused you pain, you will go through all lengths to keep them from being exposed. Positions and politics in the church fiighting for positions , paul reminds them wait a minute let’s do everthing we can to keep the unity of the Spirit, I won’t say what I would , I want to keep the unity. I refuse to mess this up!! Bond:uniting principle, : - band, bond.Gang bonded together over Territory
Ephesians 4:3-7
3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Ephesians 4:3-7
3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Why is the unity important? it is the command center
A Song of degrees of David.
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity!
It is like the precious ointment upon the head,
That ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard:
That went down to the skirts of his garments;
As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion:
For there the Lord commanded the blessing,
Even life for evermore.
Definition: A peacemaker is someone who actively seeks to reconcile, resolve conflict, and promote peace.
Haughty eyes: Looking down on others with a sense of superiority
Lying tongue: Speaking lies, which can lead to the "second death" in the lake of fire and brimstone
Hands that shed innocent blood: Murdering innocent people
Heart that devises wicked schemes: Planning evil
Feet that are quick to rush into evil: Acting hastily to do wrong
False witness who pours out lies: Giving false testimony
Man who stirs up dissension among brothers: Spreading strife and discord through gossip, lies, and other means
They really want to say it, just need another name on it.
2 Corinthians 5:18
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
2 Corinthians 5:18
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
Reconciliation:rec·on·cil·i·a·tion
the restoration of friendly relations.
Reconciliation:rec·on·cil·i·a·tion
the restoration of friendly relations.
#1. The Role Of A Peacemaker
#1. The Role Of A Peacemaker
a.Peacemakers address the root causes of conflict and work towards genuine reconciliation
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#2. The blessing of peacemakers
#2. The blessing of peacemakers
a. Called The Children Of God
a. Called The Children Of God
b. Aligns us with God’s Character and mission.
b. Aligns us with God’s Character and mission.
c. Inheritance as children of God. we inherit His blessings. Romans 8:16-17
c. Inheritance as children of God. we inherit His blessings. Romans 8:16-17
Receiving The Favor Of God
Receiving The Favor Of God
Divine Approval Ps. 29:11
The Lord will give strength unto his people;
The Lord will bless his people with peace.
Philipipians 4.7
Philippians 4:7
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
John 13:35
35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
John 13:35
35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
#3. The Practice Of Peacemaking
#3. The Practice Of Peacemaking
a.cultivate a peacemakers heart
a.cultivate a peacemakers heart
a.God loves this, He does not hate this practice.
a.God loves this, He does not hate this practice.
Woman found in the act of adultery
Woman found in the act of adultery
John 8:3-11
3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.
7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.
9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
John 8:3-11
3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.
7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.
9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
