Teaching the Seventh Beatitude by Jeanne Sparks

Categories: Beatitudes

Read Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Qualities of "peacemakers:"

Overcome evil with good actively
Find satisfaction in removing hatred and reconciling enemies
Help any and all find the highest good in every situation
Lay aside their own selfish ambitions and seek to glorify God in all they do—their motives and acts
Make love a priority in attitudes and behavior
Do not gossip, agitate, rabble rouse, hassle or cause trouble
Bring harmony and blessings to others.

Qualities of "children:"

Paraphrasing of Beatitude # 7

Happy are those who focus on expressing love to all, for hatred will just melt away.
Happy are those who work for the best interests of everyone, for they shall all experience abundance and good in all aspects of their daily life.

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Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.