Sons of God: The Call to Make Peace

Grace For This City Podcast

In this episode Justin explores being a peacemaker, as highlighted in Matthew 5:9, which states, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." He emphasizes the active, intentional effort required to cultivate true peace, or "shalom," which signifies wholeness, security, and nothing missing or broken. Justin contrasts peacemakers, who actively work to establish peace even if it involves conflict or confrontation, with peacekeepers, who avoid conflict at all costs, often leading to compromise and a false sense of peace. Using analogies like landscaping to illustrate the need for intentional cultivation and law enforcement mottos like "preserve peace and maintain order," he underscores that peacemakers may need to engage with chaos or threats to restore true harmony. Justin encourages listeners to stand firm in their biblical convictions, engage with foreign elements disrupting their sphere of responsibility, and prioritize shalom over passive compromise.