Matthew 5:9 (NKJV)

Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.

Eisegesis: 

“Im not going to call out sin as it is just going to disturb the peace and  create drama.”
“It is better to ignore the problem.”
“If I live a peaceful life, the Lord will bless me with prosperity.”

Exegesis:   

This verse is not describing those who “live in peace,” rather it speaks of those who would “bring about peace.” Moreover, the peace that is being referred to here is the peace between God and sinners, which is accomplished by Jesus’ work on the cross. When we share the Gospel message with others, we become instruments through which God brings people to peace with Him.

True peace is only found in a right relationship with God, and fixing this relationship was the primary focus of Jesus Christ ( also called the ministry of reconciliation).

2 Corinthians 5:18 (NKJV)

Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation,

When we evangelize, we make peace between man and the God whom they have rejected and offended. In effect we are to show others how to have an internal peace that comes with being right with God and in turn display that peace externally to the world.

It is certain that there are many conflicts in the world among individuals, nations, races and so on and it all stems from our alienation from God. The scriptures role is to bring our attention to the Prince of Peace Jesus Christ who is the greatest peacemaker who broke down the walls of division through His ministry.

Ephesians 2:14-18 (NKJV)

For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace,  and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near.  For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.

The reward of peacemakers is that they will be recognized as true children of God. This is because they share His passion for reconciliation and peace.

Jesus’ concern when He spoke of this beatitude was not with those living peacefully, but rather those who are peacemakers (who actually bring about peace – overcoming evil with good).

Notice there is a distinction between the two. One clearly makes it a mission to establish peace while the other is concerned with avoiding conflict in order to achieve peace. It is natural for us to watch strife / conflicts from the sidelines, however, the divine approach is that we take a positive action towards creating peace, even if it means that we are abused or persecuted.

Conclusion

Being a peacemaker is about more than simply avoiding conflict or living a peaceful life. It involves actively working to bring about true peace—peace between God and humanity, which is only possible through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.

As believers, we are called to participate in the ministry of reconciliation by sharing the gospel and pointing others to the Prince of Peace. This responsibility requires boldness, humility, and a willingness to overcome evil with good, even when it leads to personal persecution or sacrifice.

Peacemakers are blessed because they reflect the character and mission of God. They will be called sons of God, not because they earn sonship through their efforts, but because their actions display the transformative work of Christ in their lives, revealing their identity as children of God.