NOT OUR BUSINESS

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Matthew 5:1–9 (KJV)

I. BIBLE TELLS US TO BE PEACEMAKERS

Romans 12:18 (KJV)

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with ______________.

1 Thessalonians 4:10–11 (KJV)

And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;

And that ye ____________________, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

In order to live peaceably with all men, you’re going to have

· to work at

· to practice it

· to learn how to do it

III. PEACEMAKING IS NOT PACIFISM

2 Timothy 4:6–8 (KJV)

The concept of ____________, ____________, and ______________ is consistent with New Testament teaching.

We are to “earnestly contend for the faith.”

III. PEACEMAKING HAS A POINT

2 Corinthians 5:14–20 (KJV)

“A peace-maker is a man who, being endowed with a __________________, labors for the public good, and feels his own interest promoted in promoting that of others: therefore, instead of fanning the fire of strife, he uses his influence and wisdom to reconcile the contending parties, adjust their differences, and restore them to a state of unity.”

Adam Clark went on to write…

“As all men are represented to be in a state of _____________________ and each other, the Gospel is called the ____________________, because it tends to reconcile men to God and to each other.”

That person will be among the greatest in heaven.[1]

[1] Matthew 18:1–3 (KJV)

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,

And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.