BUILDING COMMUNITY 3

Matthew 5:3 ESV

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:4 ESV

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Matthew 5:5 ESV

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:6 ESV

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Matthew 5:7 ESV

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Matthew 5:8 ESV

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Matthew 5:9 ESV

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Matthew 5:10 ESV

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:11 ESV

“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.

Matthew 5:12 ESV

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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Matthew 5:9 ESV

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

HOW TO GET ALONG AS WE GO ALONG WHEN THINGS GO WRONG

“How to Get Along

1. THEY WALK IN THE POSITION OF PEACE

Galatians 6:1 ESV

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

PEACE PRINCIPLE: IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST – YOU ARE A PEACEMAKER; LET’S MAKE PEACE

2. THEY LIVE OUT THE PRIORITY OF PEACEMAKING

PEACE PRINCIPLE: IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST – YOU ARE A PEACEMAKER; LET’S MAKE PEACE!

As We Go Along

3. THEY ARE MOTIVATED BY THE PRIZE OF PEACEMAKING

3. THEY ARE MOTIVATED BY THE PRIZE OF PEACEMAKING

When Things Go Wrong”

As We Go Along

When Things Go Wrong”

PEACE PRINCIPLE: IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST – YOU ARE A PEACEMAKER; LET’S MAKE PEACE

4. THEY ARE UNWAVERING IN THEIR PERSISTENCE IN PEACEMAKING

Romans 12:18 ESV

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

PEACE PRINCIPLE: IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST – YOU ARE A PEACEMAKER; LET’S MAKE PEACE

5. THEY ARE GOVERNED BY THE PROCESS OF PEACEMAKING

Matthew 18:15 ESV

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.

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Matthew 18:16 ESV

But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses.

Matthew 18:17 ESV

If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.

PEACE PRINCIPLE: IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST – YOU ARE A PEACEMAKER; LET’S MAKE PEACE

6. THEY ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE FOR PEACEMAKING