The need for prophets and prophetesses of the church to be peacemakers have been declared as a necessity for the resolutions of disputes in the church, example of which is the unending tussle for the pastoral seat of the church.

In an article on the need for the prophets in the church to be peacemakers, Prophet Remilekun Oshibote, who is the General Coordinator, Celestial Prophets and Prophetess Council Worldwide opined that there is the need for prophets to be peacemakers, because peacemakers work to bring two sides (various factions) together and settle disputes.

In the article he wrote: "Prophets didn’t usually make a lot of friends with the general population, because they were often critical of the status quo. They demanded change, and people didn’t like that.

"On the other hand, you have the ‘peacemakers.’ Peacemakers work to bring two sides together and settle disputes. They encourage humility and openness to change on both sides. They try to find a middle ground or compromise.

"But I think the lesson for me is that more sincere prophets are needed also, and there are times where it is okay to make a strong stand for something just because it is the right thing to do.

"On the other hand, if you find yourself more often in the role of prophet, perhaps the lesson for you is to recognize that sometimes there is a need to be humble and empathize with the other point of view, no matter how bad the perspective may seem to you."
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