Matthew 5-9” Blessed are the peacemakers is one of the most misinterpreted scriptures - To many people take this as - just be passive, cover up, ignore to be sure no one gets upset.I think we often forget that Jesus’s life and ministry was full of conflict & trouble because he was a disruptor of the lies, false peace and security of all those around him - even his disciples and family.I think that’s when we can get caught up in TOXIC POSITIVITYThese symptoms can help you identify toxic positivity:Not accepting the realities of bad experiencesDenying emotion or needFeeling guilty for negative emotionsReassurance (e.g., “Don’t feel sad…”)Pressure to be positive or do goodMinimizing pain or stressSharing “proverbs of ashes” (Job 13:12)A cure for toxic positivity is to practice replacing these unhealthy statements (to ourselves or others) with those that express healthy faith and empathy.Let’s explore some examples together.Instead of : "God will work this for good." Try: "You want to trust God, but it’s hard now."Replace: "Don’t worry — trust God" with "I understand you feel anxious"Instead of:  "Look on the bright side." Try: "I feel sad with you about this."Replace: "Everything happens for a reason." With: This is wrong. Of course, you’re angry.Jesus wants us to share truth in LOVE - he doesn’t want us to avoid it or conflict out of fear = then we are just false peacemakers.We can’t be HIS light, build His kingdom, share HIS love -= if it’s fake - because He isn’t fake or false.

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