Continuing the Beatitudes: Blessed are the peacemakers.

Not to be confused with Peacemakers.

Discuss the difference between PeaceMakers vs PeaceKeepers

PeaceKeepers:

People Pleasers

Avoid conflict at all cost

Plays both sides of a situation

Creates confusion

Not being truthful

Creates more strife

Doesn't solve anything

PeaceMakers:

Engages the problem

Exercises diplomacy skills

Finds common ground for a solution

It provides clarity rather than confusion

God pleaser and true love of others

Brings people together rather than apart

What would it look like if we worked harder on peace among Christians?  How can we find common ground with fellow Christians when we are on different sides of the fence with regard to: politics, social justice issues, how we raise our kids, how we "do" church?

How can we be more like Jesus when we disagree with others?

What would it look like if we followed the ways of Jesus by loving others really well, extending grace and mercy and living a life of humility?