Why is it important to have peace in our lives?
Who is someone you think about when you hear the word Peace?
Do they share that with others?
How do you become a peacemaker? or a peace sharer?
To be a peacemaker it takes different kinds of actions and attitudes. When you make cookies
you use lots of different ingredients and equipment. We are going to make some
cookies! (Hand out the ingredients as go through the scriptures)
We need to establish what a peacemaker is. What do we cook the cookie on?
Matt. 5:9 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God
What is the base of the cookie...what gives it, it's shape? I can be a peacemaker by
using prayer. ----3 cups flour
Matt. 5:44 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to
them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
What sweetens it up? 3/4 c white sugar
1 cups brown sugar
I can be a peacemaker by showing love and understanding John 13:35 35 By this shall all
men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
What helps it rise? 1/4 tsp soda
I can be a peacemaker by being considerate and unselfish. Rom. 12:10 10 Be kindly
affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
What gives it, it's soft consistency? 1/2 lb butter or margarine
I can be a peacemaker by not waiting for someone else to do the changing Rom. 12:14 14
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice,
and weep with them that weep. 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high
things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If
it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved,
avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is
mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he
thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be
not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
What flavorings do you use and why? 1 tbs vanilla
I can be a peacemaker by serving others Matt. 5:39 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist
not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Why gives it a nice texture and helps in rising as well? 2 eggs
I can be a peacemaker by returning good for evil and practicing forgiveness. Matt. 18:21
21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I
forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven
times: but, Until seventy times seven.
What do you add so it won't taste flat? 1/2 tsp salt
I can be a peacemaker by avoiding unnecessary criticism and having self-control.
Prov. 15:1 1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
We need something to measure this with Measure Cup (Theodore M. Burton, in Conference
Report, Oct. 1974)
When you are irritated, and irritations arise in most every family, add these
measurements:
1-Control yourself and help the others to control themselves
2-Be thoughtful,
3-Be kind,
4-Be considerate.
5-Be an example. Where there is quarreling or bickering among members of your family, do
whatever you can to overcome these faults by creating an atmosphere of love, harmony, and
happiness.
I would also like to add what Pres Hinckley said:
1. Be grateful.
2. Be smart.
3. Be clean.
4. Be true.
5. Be humble.
6. Be prayerful
How do you mix this? Must have a spoon or mixer and put it in a bowl.
Have class member read: Lynn Robbins Conf Oct 2000
The family is also Satan’s primary target. He is waging war on the family. One of his
schemes is the subtle and cunning way he has of sneaking behind enemy lines and entering
our very homes and lives. He damages and often destroys families within the walls of their
own homes. His strategy is to stir up anger between family members.
Satan is the father of contention, and he stirreth up the hearts of men to contend with
anger, one with another. (3Ne. 11: 29). The verb stir sounds like a recipe for disaster:
Put tempers on medium heat, stir in a few choice works, and bring to a boil; continue
stirring until thick; cool off; let feelings chill for several days; serve cold; lots of
leftovers.
A cunning part of his strategy is to dissociate anger from agency, making us believe that
we are victims of an emotion that we cannot control. We hear I lost my temper. Losing
one’s temper is an interesting choice of words that has become a widely used idiom.
To Close something implies not meaning to, accidental, involuntary,
responsible-careless perhaps but not responsible.
He made me mad. This is another phrase we hear, also implying lack of control or agency.
This is a myth that must be debunked. No one makes us mad.
Others don’t make us angry. There is no force involved.
Becoming angry is a conscious choice, a decision; therefore, we can make the choice not to
become angry. We choose!
Paul asks the question, Can ye be angry, and not sin? The Lord is very clear on this
issue: He that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who is the
father of contention, and he stirreth up the
hearts of men to contend with anger, one with another.
Conclusion
The story: the Lamanite the Anti Nephi Lehis, who had been converted by the Spirit through
the teachings of Ammon and his brothers, repented and buried their weapons of war,
covenanting with God that they would never use them again.
Alma 24:15-19
1 Cor. 16: 18
Philem. 1: 7
When we are peacemakers we bring "refreshment" into the lives of those around
us.
Centerpiece:
White Tablecloth
Weapons of War
Statue of Jesus and Child
Preparation
Ingredients for Cookies ready
Equipment for Cookies ready
List of Scriptures to be read
Matt. 5:9=20
Matt. 5:44=20
John 13:35 =20
Rom. 12:10=20
Rom. 12:14=20
Matt. 5:39 .
Matt. 18:21 .
Prov. 15:1=20
Alma 24:15-19=20
1 Corinthians 16: 18 =20
Philemon 1: 7=20