The document discusses how to be a peacemaker based on biblical teachings. It notes that peacemakers will be called children of God. To be a peacemaker, one must be a listener who seeks to understand others, learn from them, and initiate peace. They should also be humble, apologize for their faults, and extend goodwill to enemies. The ultimate example of a peacemaker is Jesus, who suffered without retaliation and entrusted himself to God while bearing our sins.
2. Matthew 7:13 "Enter through thenarrow gate.
For wideis the gate and broad is the road that
leads to destruction, and many enter through
it."
3. Matthew 7:14 "But small is the gate and narrow
the road that leads to life, and only afewfind
it."
4. 8 Sign Posts
• Blessed are thepoor in spirit ...
• Blessed are those who mourn...
• Blessed are themeek...
• Blessed are those who hunger …for
righteousness…
5. 8 Sign Posts
•Blessed are themerciful, for theyshall receive
mercy
•Blessed are thepure in heart for theyshall see
God
7. James 3:17 But the wisdomthat comesfrom
heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving,
considerate, submissive, full ofmercyand good
fruit, impartial and sincere.
10. James 4:1 What causes fights and quarrels
among you? Don'tthey comefromyour desires
that battle within you?
11. 2 You want something but don't get it. You kill
and covet,but you cannot have what you want.
You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because
you do not ask God.
12. Proverbs 13:10 Pride breeds quarrels, but
wisdomis found in those whotake advice.
13. James 3:16 Forwhereyou have envy and selfish
ambition, there you find disorder and everyevil
practice.
15. What is a Peace Maker?
_______
James 1:19 My dear brothers, take note ofthis:
Everyone shouldbequick to listen, slow to
speak and slowto becomeangry.
Listener
16. What is a Peace Maker?
James 1:20 … forman's anger does not bring
about the righteous lifethat God desires.
17. What is a Peace Maker?
______ seeking to understand
John7:24 "Stop judging by mere appearances,
and make a right judgment."
Learner
18. What is a Peace Maker?
Proverbs 18:2 A fooltakes no pleasure in
understanding but delights in airing his own
opinion.
19. What is a Peace Maker?
Proverbs 18:13 Hewho answers beforehe hears
-it is his follyand shame.
20. What is a Peace Maker?
_______
Ephesians 4:3 Make every effortto keep the
unity ofthe Spirit throughthe bond of peace.
Initiator
21. What is a Peace Maker?
______ - apologizefor your part
Matthew 5:23 "Therefore,if you are offering
your gift at the altar and there remember that
your brother has something against you,
Humble
22. What is a Peace Maker?
24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First
go and bereconciledto your brother; then come
and offeryour gift.
23. What is a Peace Maker?
Matthew 18:15 "If your brother sins against you,
go and show him his fault, just between the two
of you. If helistens to you, you have won your
brother over."
24. What is a Peace Maker?
Extendolive branchescreate ____ ____
Romans 12:19 Beloved, never avenge
yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God;for
it is written, "Vengeance is mine, Iwill repay,
says the Lord."
good will
25. What is a Peace Maker?
20 No,"if your enemy is hungry, feed him;if he is
thirsty, give him drink; for by so doing you will
heap burning coals upon his head." 21 Do not be
overcomeby evil, but overcomeevil with good.
27. they shall be called children of God
Colossians 1:20 …and through himto reconcile
to himself all things, whether things on earth or
things in heaven, by makingpeacethroughhis
blood, shed on thecross.
28. Our supreme example…
1 Peter 2:20 But howis it to your credit if you
receive abeating for doing wrongand endure it?
But if you suffer fordoing good and you endure
it, this is commendable before God.
29. Our supreme example…
21 To this you were called, because Christ
sufferedfor you, leaving you an examplethat
you should followin his steps.
31. Our supreme example…
23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did
not retaliate; when he suffered,he made no
threats. Instead, he entrusted himselfto him
whojudges justly.
32. Our supreme example…
24 He himselfbore our sins inhis body on the
tree, so that we might die to sins and live for
righteousness; by his woundsyou have been
healed.
33. Our supreme example…
25 For you werelike sheepgoing astray, but now
you have returnedto the Shepherd and
Overseer ofyour souls.