“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9)

 

“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9)

Hebrews 12:14: "Pursue peace with all men and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord."

Romans 15:33; 16:20: "The God of peace be with you all." "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet." 

Aspect	“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9)
Meaning	“Peacemakers” are those who, in God’s divine life and nature, actively bring reconciliation, restore fellowship, and eliminate division. This peace is not mere human compromise but the outflow of God’s own life.
Reason	The Father is “the God of peace” (Rom. 15:33; 16:20). His life and nature are peace itself. Since we are born of Him, we must live according to His divine nature to be true peacemakers, being led by the Spirit as sons of God (Rom. 8:14).
Result	Peacemakers “shall be called sons of God.” This is not only a title but an expression of reality—showing that they have grown in life to manifest God’s likeness and glory (Rom. 8:19).
Explanation	Satan, the rebel, is the instigator of all rebellion and division (Matt. 13:39; Rev. 12:9). Under the heavenly rule of the kingdom, believers must pursue peace with all men (Heb. 12:14). True peace is produced by living in the divine life, not by natural tolerance.
Examples	1️⃣  Jesus Christ made peace through the cross, reconciling all to God (Eph. 2:14–16). 2️⃣  Abraham gave up his rights to keep peace with Lot (Gen. 13:8–9). 3️⃣  Paul exhorted believers to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Eph. 4:3; Phil. 2:2–3).
Application	✦ In the church life, learn not to argue but to minister life and peace (2 Cor. 5:18–20). ✦ In relationships, bring reconciliation through love and truth. ✦ In family and work, respond with gentleness and kindness, expressing the nature of the Son.
Key Points	① God the Father is the source of peace. ② His divine life and nature are peace itself. ③ True peace is the manifestation of divine life. ④ Being led by the Spirit proves our sonship. ⑤ Peacemakers are spiritually mature sons.
Related Scriptures	Matthew 5:9: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Romans 8:14, 19: "All who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God." "For the creation eagerly awaits the revealing of the sons of God." Galatians 3:26: "For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus." Ephesians 2:14–16: "He himself is our peace...who slew hatred through the cross." 2 Corinthians 5:18–20: "God reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation."

 

Conclusion: 

Peacemakers are those who have grown in God’s life and express His peaceful nature. They bring others into God’s presence and unity, manifesting the sons of God in reality and glory (Rom. 8:19). This is a high characteristic of the kingdom people.

  

*Please refer to the International Elders and Responsible Brothers Training in May 2025. General Topic: Vital Aspects of Matthew 5-7. Week 2: The Blessings of Those Who Mourn, the Blessings of the Meek, and the Blessings of the Peacemakers Who Are Called Sons of God.