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1 | We shouldn't be in the military? | Eccl 3:8 | He-man | 139635 | ||
In other words we should respond to war like Jesus says? Or should we seek peace? 2 Corinthians 10:3,4 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; Because he said Matthew 10:34 34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. Romans 12:17-21 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. James 4:1-4 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. 3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. 4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. Ephesians 6:14-18 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769. |
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2 | We shouldn't be in the military? | Eccl 3:8 | Pastor Glenn | 139649 | ||
hello He-man, As you quoted: "Rom 12 ...18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. ..." Notice here that it says "If it be possible...". Also notice that it says "... Vengeance is mine ...". So soldiers and police are used by God (Rom 13:4). It is OK for a Christian to join the police or military. However, in anything that we do, we should check with God first in prayer. But if a person is already in the military should not desert their duty. Does this answer your question? Pastor Glenn |
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3 | We shouldn't be in the military? | Eccl 3:8 | He-man | 139669 | ||
Thanks for your input..So soldiers and police are used for His Vengence and not ours until the appointed time. He can use anyone He chooses including president Bush and his soldiers; see Daniel 4:17 This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men. Isn't it fitting that this was spoken to Nebuchadnezzar ? Micah 5:15 And I will execute vengeance in anger and fury upon the heathen, such as they have not heard" but why does it say 2 Corinthians 10:3,4 " For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Luke 22:49-51 "...Lord shall we smite with the sword?...and cut off his ear..and Jesus ..touched his ear and healed him. And Acts 5:39 say "if it be of God you cannot overthrow it...you might even be fighting against God.." and Rev 13:10 says " he that killeth with the sword must be killed by the sword. Here is the patience of the saints." Rev 19:11-21 Says "that HE doth judge and make war..His name is called The Word of God..out of His mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it He should smite the nations..come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; that ye may eat the flesh of kings...the flesh of all men ...both small and great..the remnant were slain with the sword of Him..which sword preceeded out of His mouth.." Eph 6:10-18 "..be strong..put on the whole armor of God..helmet of salvation...shield of faith..sword of the Spirit.." and John 18:36..if my Kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight.." Which, by the way, is why they crucified Him, they thought he was going to overthrow the government right then, not at a future date. Nebuchadnezzar The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769. |
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4 | We shouldn't be in the military? | Eccl 3:8 | Pastor Glenn | 139678 | ||
Hello He-man, You asked: “…why does it say 2 Corinthians 10:3,4”: ------------------------------------------------- " For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) ------------------------------------------------- This scripture is discussing “spiritual” war. God is spirit and so is Satan. Satan is more afraid of a righteous persons’ prayer than the US military: ------------------------------------------------- James 5:16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. ----------------------------------------- By prayer we ask God to fight for us. A praying, righteous soldier does not depend on his gun. He depends on God to give him the victory. You quoted: -------------------------------------------------- Luke 22:49-51 "...Lord shall we smite with the sword?...and cut off his ear..and Jesus ..touched his ear and healed him. -------------------------------------------------- Jesus also said here that they that live by the sword shall die by the sword. Jesus told them that He could easily have called down legions of angels to stop His arrest, but He was about to be crucified and it was time. The anti-Christ agenda was being used by the Chief Priests in an effort to destroy Christ. Satan was behind their plans. You quoted: -------------------------------------------- Eph 6:10-18 "..be strong..put on the whole armor of God..helmet of salvation...shield of faith..sword of the Spirit.." -------------------------------------------- Again, this is speaking of “spiritual” armor for spiritual warfare. The anti-Christ agenda is being used by Islamic terrorists today in an effort to destroy Christianity and the Jews. Satan is behind their plans. The good vs. evil battle is more specifically Christ vs. anti-Christ (Rev 12). Here is another scripture: -------------------------------------------- 2 Chronicles 20:15 And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's. -------------------------------------------- Pastor Glenn |
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