Responsibility of Christian Leadership

"Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be known as children of God."

Matthew 5:9

     There are many voices being broadcast on social media concerning the racial tension across America.  Do you hear any Peacemakers?  During the sermon on the Mount Jesus mentions several characteristics of how Christians should handle themselves. How are you being heard?

The words you use are powerful and should be chosen carefully

Kind words can bring encouragement to a troubled heart. (5:4)
Gentle words can bring love to correction. (5:5)
Merciful words can relieve a heavy burden. (5:7)
Pure Words from a pure heart can remove the doubt of betrayal. (5:8)

     Mature Christians can use their position in many different ways to bring peace and these choice leaders will have the reputation of being children of God.  One of the best examples of a Godly peacemaker was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  When you read his sermons, you hear a seasoned preacher crafting his words in order to motivate people with a clarity and purpose.

Proverbs 10:20 says "The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver."  One of Dr. Kings most famous quotes is "We may not all have come here on the same ship, but we are all in the same boat."

We need #Reconciliation

     These are brilliant words that speak to every side of racial tension.  There are no emotional rants sparking outrage, no compliments omitting validation and no hidden agenda.  His message was clear; unless we both win, we both lose.  We are the body of Christ.  How can we go on fighting ourselves?  We need to come together in love and unity.  One body not fighting itself, but building itself up.  We need to work toward the healing of the many parts, so that the whole body benefits.

We are all in the same boat.  We need to live together in love.  I pray that God raises up mature Christian leaders who are peacemakers.

Peace and Blessings,

CH Redden