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Misunderstood Part 3: Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Misunderstood Part 3: Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Misunderstood Part 3: Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Tuesday 27th February 2024
Explore the true meaning of peacemaking in Matthew 5:9 with Evan Owens. Discover how active reconciliation reflects God's heart.
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Get the buttons here!Blessed Are The Peacemakers: Unpacking Matthew 5:9
Episode Overview
- Peacemaking involves active reconciliation, not just avoiding conflict.
- True peacemaking requires intentional effort and sometimes stirring things up.
- Justice and mercy are essential for lasting peace.
- Jesus serves as the ultimate example of a peacemaker.
- Peacemaking is a challenging but divine calling that brings us closer to God.
'Peacemaking isn’t about wishing or talking about peace; it’s about rolling up your sleeves and doing something to bring peace into reality'
In this episode of The REBOOT Recovery Show, Evan Owens dives into the often misunderstood concept of peacemaking, focusing on the biblical verse Matthew 5:9, 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God'. Peacemaking is more than just avoiding conflict; it’s about actively reconciling and restoring relationships. Evan unpacks the true meaning of peacemaking in a biblical context, explaining that it involves intentional effort and sometimes even stirring things up to set them right.
He contrasts peacekeeping with peacemaking, emphasising that the latter is about justice and mercy, not merely avoiding strife. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural references, Evan illustrates how peacemaking reflects the heart of Jesus, the ultimate peacemaker. He encourages listeners to embrace the challenging yet rewarding path of peacemaking, highlighting that while it may be messy and soul-wrenching, it’s a divine calling that brings us closer to God.
If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to be a peacemaker, this episode offers profound insights and practical advice on how to live out this beatitude in your daily life. Tune in to learn how to actively pursue peace and become a child of God through the pursuit of reconciliation.