WEEK 7: KINGDOM PEACE: ROLE OF THE PEACEMAKER

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PASSAGE: Matthew 5:9

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

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Peacemakers are those who actively work to reconcile and restore relationships, reflecting God’s peace and being identified as His children. This role is crucial in living out the Kingdom ethic.

Matthew 5:23-24 (Reconciliation): The role of the peacemaker is exemplified in the call to reconcile with others before offering worship, highlighting the importance of peace in relationships.‍

‍Matthew 7:1-5 (Judgment and Reconciliation): Peacemaking also involves humility in judgment, encouraging us to address our own faults before helping others, thus promoting peace

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