Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Romans 12:18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

1. Predetermine to be a peacemaker

Definition of peacemaker:

Eirēnopoios

Eirene = peace or wholeness

Poieo = to make, to do, or to create

A peacemaker chooses to be a BRIDGE of reconciliation to people who DON’T KNOW peace to a GOD WHO IS peace.

John 13:35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

Romans 12:9-21 “Marks of a True Christian”

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

2. Practically be a peacemaker

Matthew 5:47 If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.

3. Portray the original Peacemaker

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Romans 15:5-6 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.