So much war, so much strife, so much pain exists in the world.
Central Emphasis: Kingdom people are called to be peacemakers.

• 1. Pronounced Blessing: You are Blessed as peacemakers
  Blessed are the … (Matthew 5:9)
  • It means perfect welfare, serenity, fulfilment, freedom from trouble, and liberation from anything which hinders contentment.
  • Colossians 1:20: “… reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross." 
  • Peace in the Bible is always based on justice and righteousness.
  • Every tiny step, every pure action, receives God’s blessing!
  • The experience of joy and hope independent of outward circumstances – deepest joy.
  • There is no real peace apart from a relationship with God (Romans 5:1)What may masquerade as worldly peace is merely a temporary lull in chaos (John 14;27)
    • True peace is found only in a restored relationship with God.
• 2. Prescribed Behaviour: You are charged as peacemakers
  • How to develop the attitude of peacemaking:
    • Whatever is…
      • True (Totoo)
      • Noble (Kagalang-galang)
      • Just (Matuwid)
      • Pure (Malinis)
      • Lovely (Kaibig-ibig)
      • Good report (Kapuri-puri)
    • Meditate on these… Philippians 4:8
  • Behavioural-Life Pattern
    • Hate what is evil
    • Keep spiritual fervor
    • Devote in love
    • Honor one another
    • Endure affliction
    • Give to the needy
    • Bless those who persecute you
      • Romans 12:9-21
  • How to develop the attitude of peacemaking:
    • Rejoice with those who rejoice
    • Mourn with those who mourn
    • Live in harmony with others
    • Do what is right
    • LIVE AT PEACE WITH ANYONE
    • Do not take revenge
    • Do good to your enemy
    • Overcome evil with good
      • Romans 12:9-21
  • Who is a peacemakers?
    • Carry the message of peace to others 
    • Reconcile others to Christ
    • Bring the gospel 
    • Bring reconciliation to broken relationships
• 3. Promised Benefit: You are called children of God … they will be called children of God. (Matthew 5:9)
  • Exclusive children of God that can bring the peace of knowing Him to others.
  • Exclusive ambassadors for peace -- who bring the wonderful message of God's peace to the world. 
  • Live a “carbon copy” of the Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Reflect the humility and sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ.
  • “The LORD bless you and protect you; the LORD make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; the LORD look with favor on you and give you peace”  (Num. 6:24-25).