James 3:18 – And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness. (New Living Translation)

Peace Requires a Right _________________________

Peace is something that needs to be __________________

Matthew 5:9 – Those who work to bring peace are happy, because God will call them his children. (New Century Version)

Three ways we can take action

1. We should take action to ____________________ peace

Ephesians 4:2-3 – 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. (New Living Translation)

2. We should take action to ____________________ peace

3. We should take action to ____________________ peace

Psalm 34:14 – Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. (New King James Version)

Romans 14:19 – Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. (New King James Version)

Hebrews 12:14 – Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: . . . (New King James Version)

Is it ever right to fight? _____________

Ecclesiastes 3:8 – A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace. (New Living Translation)

1. We ought to fight to preserve _____________________

2. We ought to fight to __________________ the innocent

Proverbs 21:15 – Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers. (New Living Translation)

James 2:13 – For judgment is without mercy . . . (New King James Version)

3. We ought to fight to stop _____________________

Romans 13:4 – The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. (New Living Translation)

The right action of peace is the activity of ______________

1. We are to be _____________________ of reconciliation

2 Corinthians 5:17-20

2. The Gospel brings ____________________ between us and God and between us and others

Peace Requires a Right _________________________

We need an attitude of ___________________________

Proverbs 15:1 – A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger. (New International Version)

Ecclesiastes 10:4 – . . . A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes. (New Living Translation)

Colossians 3:12-14 – 12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. (New Living Translation)

We need an attitude of _____________________________

Peace Requires a Right ___________________

The right aim is _____________________________

Hebrews 12:14 – Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness – out it no one will see the Lord. (Christian Standard Bible)

The virtuous circle

• Righteousness promotes ______________________, peace promote _________________________________