Theodore M. Burton

Can there be discord, hate, envy, and dissension in God's presence? No!  Such things make a hell and not a heaven.  That is why we must learn to get rid of dissension, envy, hate, and discord in this life on earth. It is here we must learn how to turn our hearts to serve one another with love.  Here we must learn how to live with one another in peace and harmony so that we can be prepared to live in the presence of that God we claim to worship.

Theodore M. Burton, Ensign Nov 1974, 54

Franklin D. Richards

Certainly in our homes we can all be peacemakers by exhibiting love and goodwill, thus offsetting the evil of contention, envy, and jealousy.  Where misunderstandings exist between children and parents, we can encourage adjustments on the part of both.  We can pray together for the spirit of peace. ... We can be a peacemaker by avoiding criticism. ... We can be a peacemaker by practicing and teaching forgiveness.  Jesus was asked how many times one should be forgiven, and he replied that we should forgive without limit.

Franklin D. Richards, Ensign Nov 1974, 105

Franklin D. Richards

The blessed part about being a peacemaker is that those who are peacemakers and who live the gospel principles receive a testimony borne of the Holy Ghost.  They enjoy the peace that surpasseth all understanding, relief from inner tensions, joy and happiness, contentment, growth and development.