Be a Peacemaker

What Jesus Taught

Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God” (Matthew 5:9).

Following Jesus Today

A boy in my class has autism. He is a nice boy who tries really hard to learn. At break time another girl said, “Let’s tease him.” A thought in my mind said, No, don’t tease him. I told the girl, “No.” Then she decided not to tease him either. I know the Spirit prompted me to not tease him because he’s a child of God too.

Lauren B., age 6, Minnesota, USA

One Sunday my little sister drank my brother’s juice, so my brother was mad at her. I decided to share my juice with my brother and sister. I knew it would make them happy. It did! I felt very, very good inside. I knew I was choosing the right.

Andrew D., age 6, Utah, USA

This Month’s Challenges

If someone says something unkind, say something kind back.
If someone disagrees with you, listen to his or her ideas.
Be the first to forgive.
I challenge myself to …

Top: illustration by Bryan Beach