The Lord commands us to be peacemakers (see 3 Nephi 12:9). Paul explains, “Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:14–15). The Lord gives unto us the commandments and doctrines pertaining to eternal life so that there will be no disputations among us (see 3 Nephi 18:34). When people become truly converted, there are no contentions among them (see 4 Nephi 1:2), for they will deal justly one with another, a sure sign that they are trusting and living by the Spirit (see D&C 11:12). Remember that it is the devil, the father of contention, who stirs people to argue over points of the Lord’s doctrine (see D&C 10:63). The Lord has made it clear that we should not contend one with another (see D&C 136:23). King Benjamin counsels us to beware of contention and guard against obeying the evil spirit (see Mosiah 2:32) or allowing our children to fight and quarrel one with another (see Mosiah 4:14). When we have the spirit of contention, we allow the devil to have influence in our lives rather than the Lord (see 3 Nephi 11:29). The sure way to overcome contention and strife is to have the love of God in our hearts (see 4 Nephi 1:15–16). Therefore, let us be loving and seek peace while standing for truth and righteousness as directed by the Spirit.