Peacemakers

Text: Matthew 5:9

Blessed homes don't  for peace; they  it. 

P -  plan a meeting. 

We need to first ask if we need to do anything at all. Reality is - sometimes we just need t ogive the other person a  (1 Pet. 4:8) 

If we need a meeting, take the  and set up a place to get together. (Mt. 5:23-24) 

E -  with their opinions and feelings. 

If we're wise and want to make peace, then we seek to  before being  (Pro. 18:2; Mt. 7:12) 

The way to do this is really simple but amazingly powerful.  (Jam. 1:19)

A -   the problem not the person. 

 for what you can  for. 

Address the  at hand instead of unleashing a verbal tirade on the other person. (Eph. 4:15) 

C -  as much as possible. 

One of the ways God leads us in through other people. And He uses  sometimes to show us where we're awry. (Ps. 23:1-3; 27:17)

E - Emphasize  not resolution. 

Peace sometimes means we agree to disagree but still treat each other with 

Being a peacemaker doesn't mean we compromise or sacrifice  for peace. (Mt. 10:34; Rm. 12:18)