Be a Peacemaker
Bringing calm, not chaos.
The blessing of making peace.
The big idea
Peacemakers don't avoid conflict — they heal it.
What does “Be a Peacemaker” walk through?
Children of God
Matthew 5:9 · KJV
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
In plain English
If you make peace where there could be war, you're acting like the family.
Makers, Not Fakers
Peacemaking isn't pretending everything's fine. It's the hard work of repair.
Your Part
Romans 12:18 · KJV
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
In plain English
As much as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Do Your Part
You can only control your side. Do it well, and leave the rest to God.
Pray
Lord, make me a peacemaker. Use me to bring calm where there's conflict. Amen.
Write it down
Where could you bring peace instead of more conflict?
You finished: Be a Peacemaker
Anyone can stir the pot. Be the one who heals.
Which passages does this journey use?
2 passages, drawn from Matthew 5:9, Romans 12:18. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 5 minutes for the whole thing, or 5 short sittings.
- Matthew 5:9
- Romans 12:18
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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