Years when this word’s usage moved sharply against the decade around it.
1892
▲ Sharper emphasis125 per million words
1941
▲ Sharper emphasis56 per million words
1974
▲ Sharper emphasis80 per million words
1983
▲ Sharper emphasis90 per million words
2011
▲ Sharper emphasis37 per million words
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The Spoken Word
Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.
1859·Heber C. Kimball·Apostle
God bless the righteous—the peacemaker! and God bless the honourable man that comes here and does unto us as he wishes us to do unto him. Come to me, ye men that do not profess to believe "Mormonism:" I am the lad to make you comfortable and happy. But let me live, do good, and work righteousness. I will do this, whether you are willing or not, God helping me.
Inspiration—Importance of Heeding the Revelations of God, etc. — jod
1982·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
The Lord teaches us to be peacemakers, and to avoid offenses, unpleasantness, and disputations. (See Matt. 5:9 .) Should we not make a conscientious effort to get along well with other people, and more especially with members of our own families?
Believers and Doers — cojc
1983·Franklin D. Richards·Unknown
Certainly in our homes, as well as elsewhere, 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.
Be a Peacemaker — cojc
2002·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
So the descendants of Abraham, entrusted with great promises of infinite influence, are in a pivotal position to emerge as peacemakers. Chosen by the Almighty, they can direct their powerful potential toward peace.
“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” — cojc
2011·Henry B. Eyring·Apostle
With enough of the pure love of Christ and a desire to be peacemakers, unity is possible in priesthood councils and in classes. It takes patience and humility, but I have seen it happen even when issues are difficult and the people in councils or classes come from vastly different backgrounds.
Learning in the Priesthood — cojc
2022·Neil L. Andersen·Apostle
Because of social media platforms, one voice of disbelief can appear to be a multitude of negative voices, but even if it is a multitude of voices, we choose the path of peacemakers.
Following Jesus: Being a Peacemaker — cojc
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