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NASB | Matthew 5:9 ¶ "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:9 ¶ "Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God's favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God. [Heb 12:14] |
Subject: Called to Peace |
Bible Note: Greetings All! As I watch the news each day, I notice that we live in an increasingly divided world. The world needs the Church to become the salt and light that she was called to be by Christ. (Mt. 5:13-14) One way in which we can accomplish this goal is to become the peacemakers that God has called us to become. Romans 12:18 commands us, "If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people." Numerous times in Scripture, God is called the 'God of Peace'. As His children, peace should be on the fruits evident in our lives. (Gal. 5:22) However, peace doesn't just happen, we must pursue it. (Rom. 14:19) How can we become true peacemakers? First of all, God's peace must rule in our hearts. (Col. 3:15) Peace must characterize our relationship both with God and others. The fruit of the Spirit are in direct opposition and contrast to the works of the flesh. We must look at the fruit in our lives. Do we see hatred, bitterness, rage, envy, ect.? Then our lives are not characterized by peace. We can't produce the fruit of the Spirit, only the Spirit can do produce fruit in our lives. But, Scripture promises us that the God of peace will give us peace. (2 Thess. 3:16) Secondly, we must promote peace through our actions. 1 Peter 3:8-12 speaks of not responding to the evil of the world in kind, but of turning from evil and doing good. We need to love everyone, especially those who hate us. Our love needs to be demonstrable and visible. Finally, we need to promote peace through our words as well. 1 Peter 3:8-12 also mentions the importance of controlling what we say. Scripture has much to say about our words. 1) A soft answer turns away wrath - Prov. 15:1. 2) Do not return...insult for insult - 1 Peter 3:9. 3) Do not engage in heated disputes - 2 Tim. 2:24. If our hearts are ruled by the peace of Christ, then our lips should reflect that fact, "...for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh." (Luke 6:45) Let us follow the example of the God of Peace, and be called His sons! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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