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NASB | Ecclesiastes 3:8 A time to love and a time to hate; A time for war and a time for peace. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ecclesiastes 3:8 A time to love and a time to hate; A time for war and a time for peace. [Luke 14:26] |
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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. |
Bible Answer: He-Man: I am a 100 percent diabled vet. I have read the notes sent back and forth, and felt it was my time to speak up. I am of the opinion if older men had to fight on the front lines war might not be so appealing, and would end much sooner. I consider war evil. Killing a and damaging children, women, and men may seem exciting in the movies, and war stories are exciting only in the make believe pretend land of some writers imagination. There is a debt we owe to our country, and I for one believe every male needs to give his country some of his time to repay the price we have for freedom. For those who feel actual fighting or involvement in combat is wrong, there is and has been optional service areas, but yet serving their country. Medics, store keepers, food handlers, are just but a few positions that one can serve if they object to combat. There is little excuse to not serve one's country in my way of thinking. However, I do see on PBS many young boys that have given their lives in Iraq. My heart gasps for the families of these service men and women killed or wounded. I can only imagine the pain of losing a child, or a father or mother in war. To me this is a tragic cost of war. Romans 14:22 is a verse I keep in mind, that I need to be careful in what I approve, as what I approve of can turn around and ruin my testimony. The war in Iraq is not a simple solution to age old battles of godless religions. I am concerned that the motives for going to war with Iraq are reasonable questionable. There is reason to question the money making ethic of some political leaders who had or have an interest in companies doing business with the Military in Iraq. These are situations that a thinking Christian must be prepared to consider if defending the war in Iraq. For me it was enough to say over 100,000 mainly children were being killed for the lack of food that was caused by greedy people keeping the money from Food for Oil. This is reason enough to go in and remove the evil government of Iraq. There was no need to lie to the US about W.M.D.s. I respect those who bring to light lies that have been told, but I believe we are to be there to help the poor and mistreared of Iraq. Any thoughts? justme |