Jack Gutknecht Supporter Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

Good question, Michael! I wish I were a peacemaker. From what I have studied, a peacemaker is someone who actively does the work of peace, both in resolving disputes and in promoting harmony everywhere, as God does (Matthew 5:9). Such a person sows righteousness in a spirit of peace, producing the fruit of justice and reconciliation (James 3:18).

James 3:18 [KJV]
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

See W. L. Walker's fine article on peacemaker in ISBE (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia) chat.deepseek.com simplied it.

"James 3:18 the fruit of righteousness Righteousness and peace appear together often in the Bible (e.g., Pss 72:7; 85:10 Psalm 85:10 says, 

'Love and faithfulness meet together;
righteousness and peace kiss each other'.;

Isa 32:17 -- 'And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.'; Heb 12:11).

"Who make peace True peace is found only in the character of God (Isa 9:6*; 2 John 3; 1 Thess 5:23; Phil 4:7, 9). James demonstrates concern about discord and rivalry in the church, and he encourages peace in order to foster this characteristic in the community."

Faithlife Study Bible Jas 3:18.

*Isaiah 9:6 "a child has been born to us, a son has been given to us. He shoulders responsibility and is called: Amazing Adviser, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

"Peacemakers - Eric Liddell, the Scottish runner whose life was portrayed in the movie Chariots Of Fire, served as a missionary in China for 20 years—the last 2 in a Japanese internment camp during the Second World War. He was known as a peacemaker among individuals and groups whenever anger flared in the stressful environment of the camp. Liddell's life left a deep impression on everyone.

"When a Japanese guard asked why Liddell was not at roll call one day, a man told him that Eric had died unexpectedly a few hours earlier. The guard paused, then replied, 'Liddell was a Christian, wasn't he?'

"Liddell spoke no Japanese; the guard spoke no English. Their only direct contact was at the required roll calls, twice a day. How did the guard know that Liddell was a Christian? He must have seen Christ in Eric as he resolved conflicts in the camp.

"'Blessed are the peacemakers,' said Jesus, 'for they shall be called sons of God' (Mt. 5:9). Peacemakers themselves are filled with God's peace, the very quality with which they help others. More than solving arguments, peacemakers are living evidence of God's reconciling love in Christ.

"At home, at work, or in school, we can show Jesus Christ to others by the way we handle conflict. —D C McCasland

"May Christ be seen in me, O Lord,
Hear Thou my earnest plea;
O take me, fill me, use me, Lord,
Till Christ be seen in me. —DeHoff

©1941, Percy B. Crawford

"The best peacemakers are those who have peace with God."
~taken from https://www.preceptaustin.org/matthew_59

"Those most skilled at making peace are those already at peace with God."

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