Blessed Are the Peacemakers

They who would be blessed must be peacemakers, a work commanded of all: “if possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all” (Rom 12:18; see Q427); “Pursue peace with everyone, and also sanctification, without which no one will see the Lord” (Heb 12:14). The very word ‘peacemaker’ describes God’s own work in Christ, who made “peace through the blood of his cross” (Col 1:20; see Q012, Q195).