Peacemaker?

What is a biblical “peacemaker?”

Matthew 5:9 (KJV)
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Today’s definition seems to be anyone who will go with the flow and not stir the pot so to speak. Phrases like “let’s just find what we agree on” and then ignore the disagreements appear to be what we have settled as being a peacemaker. However, people who have truly made a difference in the past are not that kind of people. Scriptural characters such as Moses, Elijah, Jeremiah, Paul, John, and the Reformers, have exhibited something quite different than how we define it today. They would not keep quiet when biblical principles were being violated just to keep a superficial peace. These people would take every step necessary to ensure that truth would prevail and God’s character not be tarnished. Biblical men of renowned and those who displayed similar traits as they did, knew one thing about peace: there would be no peace where error and false doctrine are present. 

May we learn that today in the church. It seems as though we have sacrificed every holy doctrine to keep people happy and a smile on their face. Somehow, we have deceived ourselves into thinking that this is being a peacemaker. True peace is achieved through the establishment of truth, and knowing it is worth the sacrifice of popular opinion for God’s order to be maintained.