Matthew 5:9 The Message Bible - "You're blessed when you can show people how to co-operate instead of compete or fight. That's when you discover who you really are, and your place in God's family."
 
We've all been there. We've all been put in the middle. It's a terrible place to be. Person A and Person B have a problem with each other and each are talking to you about the other. Each want you to take their side and agree with them in their struggle with the other person. Both are trying to recruit you and find validation in their negative viewpoint of the other party. Problem is, you like both Person A and Person B, and you don't have a problem with either of them. In fact, you consider both to be friends. This is the perfect opportunity to be a peacemaker, but be careful. Most of the time the person in the middle comes out looking bad and being blamed in some way. Despite your right motives and your best efforts, it all comes back to bite YOU.
 
I've discovered that when Person A talks to you about Person B, or vice versa, and you remain silent, people misinterpret your silence as agreement. So, be careful with your silence.
 
And, I have learned to do this. If Person A tells you 99 negative things and 1 positive thing about Person B, I always report the one positive thing that was said, and I refuse to report any of the negative. This is an excellent way to build good will between opponents.
 
Peacemaking should be our very nature. But, peacemaking is hard work. No wonder the peacemakers will be called sons of God!