“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
Of all the Beatitudes, this is the one that has direct repurcussion on one’s reputation. The peacemakers will be called the sons of God. Will they be so called by God? No, by men. By their neighbours. By their spouses. By their colleagues at work. In other words, peacemakers will have a good reputation as children of God.
Peacemakers are not only peaceful; they pursue peace. They seek to have a cordial relationship with God and men. They understand that their Lord Jesus Christ is the Prince of peace and therefore, by being His disciples, they must pursue peace wherever they find themselves.
First of all, they strive to be at peace with all men. Furthermore, they make efforts to create peace among the people around them. They eschew gossiping, backbiting, slandering and all other vices that create confusion among people. Simply put, they are makers of peace.
A peacemaker will not only try to live at peace with their spouse. They will advise their friends to do same. They will counsel the fighting couple to reconcile. They will advise the rebellious worker to submit to his superiors. Thus, they make peace.
If such is your life, you will always have a good name as a child of God because people always know and recognise peacemakers. May God help us to be makers of peace!
Remain inspired!
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