Becoming Peacemakers
Peacemakers! How it would change the world if followers of Christ would forgo harsh and hurtful words in all their communications. – Dallin H. Oaks, “Alive in Christ,” Liahona (CR) May 2026
Peacemakers
How Peace Prevails
Peace can prevail only when that natural inclination to fight is superseded by self-determination to live on a loftier level. Coming unto Jesus Christ as the “Prince of Peace” is the pathway to peace on earth and goodwill among men. He made a promise to us: “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children […]
Characteristics of Peacemakers
Peacemaking is a Christlike attribute. Peacemakers are sometimes labeled naive or weak—from all sides. Yet, to be a peacemaker is not to be weak but to be strong in a way that the world may not understand. Peacemaking requires courage and compromise but does not require sacrifice of principle. Peacemaking is to lead with an […]
Three Steps to Being a Peacemaker
Peacemaking demands action—what might that be, for each of us, starting tomorrow? Would you consider a one-week, three-step peacemaker plan? Gary E. Stevenson, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers,” Liahona (CR) November 2025
Deflecting Darts
By the shield of our faith in Jesus Christ, we become peacemakers, quenching—meaning to calm, cool, or extinguish—all the fiery darts of the adversary. – Neil L. Andersen, “Following Jesus: Being a Peacemaker,” Liahona (CR) May 2022
Discord and Disunity
We live in a world full of discord and disunity. We need not and must not become a party to that worldly way of living. Our role is that of peacemakers. As the Latter-day Saints of our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, we must “therefore, renounce war and proclaim peace, and seek diligently to turn […]
Changing Personal Relationships
Peacemakers! How it would change personal relationships if followers of Christ would forgo harsh and hurtful words in all their communications. – Dallin H. Oaks, “Following Christ,” Liahona (CR) November 2024
Peacemakers Avoid Criticism
We can be a peacemaker by avoiding criticism. Remember that Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount said, “Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged.” (Matt. 7:1–2.) Did you ever stop to think that every time you criticize you are judging? We can be a […]
Aiming for Love
Thus, love of God should be our aim. It is the first commandment—the foundation of faith. As we develop love of God and Christ, love of family and neighbor will naturally follow. Then will we eagerly emulate Jesus. He healed. He comforted. He taught, “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children […]
Troubled in Spirit
Each time I read John chapter 13, I am reminded of the Savior’s perfect example as a peacemaker. Jesus lovingly washed the feet of the Apostles. Then, we read, “he was troubled in spirit”33 as He thought about one He loved preparing to betray Him. I have tried to imagine the thoughts and feelings of the Savior […]