They Called Us Peacemakers Mission Hills Christian Church

The Beatitudes (Altered with John Dear’s Rendering)
Arise and walk forth! Those who are poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Arise and walk forth! those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Arise and walk forth! Those who are meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Arise and walk forth! those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Arise and walk forth! Those who are merciful for they will be shown mercy.
Arise and walk forth! Those who are pure in heart, for they will see God.
Arise and walk forth! Those who are peacemakers for they will be called sons and daughters of God.
Arise and walk forth! Those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Arise and walk forth! when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Question
How might the world be transformed if Christians embraced the values and practices of The Sermon on the Mount to resist violence, systemic racism, and environmental exploitation?
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Just Peacemaking - Glen Stassen
The Beatitudes of Peace - John Dear
Peacework - Henri Nouwen