The Blessed Way of Jesus - Part 4 (Matthew 5:9)

Sermon on the Mount (Aud)
Written By Ashley Herr

Sermon Series: The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)

Sermon Title: The Blessed Way of Jesus (Part 4 of 5)

Sermon Text: Matthew 5:9

Big Idea: The blessed way of Jesus compassionately loves others.

#7 Compassionate love for others pursues peace (v9)

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9)

We avoid conflict by pretending it does not exist

  • We pretend by failing to address conflict

  • We pretend by covering up conflict

  • We pretend by rejecting the presence of conflict

We avoid conflict by preventing it from occurring

  • We passively prevent conflict by trying to appease everyone

  • We aggressively prevent conflict by threatening conflict

We pursue peace as peacemakers by

  • acknowledging conflict

  • addressing conflict

Where in your life are you seeking to avoid conflict rather than addressing it - either internal, relational organizational, or cultural conflict? What underlying fear is motivating you and preventing you from pursuing peace?

Ashley Herr
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