Wage on War--Kayla Gill
A difficult argument to read in these passages was the one concerning war. Initially, the argument was if it was a sin to have war. Before even reading the rest of the passage, I contemplated this idea. I, myself, wasn't sure how I would answer this. Many in this passage argued that it was since the Bible insisted on keeping peace with everyone. Why I do think that this is a good point, there were times when God called for war. There were several times when God had his people lead an army into a city to destroy them, and then sometimes God had his own angels wipe out a city. When we try to look at the view the Bible takes on a subject, it can sometimes be unclear. There are several instances where the Bible is unclear on exactly what he wants. God says, "To the best of your ability, keep peace with everyone." This does not mean that you will not have wars, it just means you should not instigate them. If you try to argue the view of war, you have to argue that is murder a sin in every situation? Now before you throw a bone at me or call me a heretic, let me explain. I heard my friends arguing one time asking this question. I will leave it for you so you guys have something to argue about in the comments. "If God asked you to kill someone for his will, would you?"
PS I commented on Zane and Sydney’s post
PS I commented on Zane and Sydney’s post
As one who has been in war before, I often found myself conflicted as well. The factors for a just war are actually the basis for some of the U.S. military's policies. We should always seek peace, as you have mentioned. However, when evil rises up to kill and destroy, it is a duty and honor to stand up and fight back. I would call attention to Ephesians 6:10-18. We have armor from God for a reason. It is up to us to use it as God commands and only when He commands.
ReplyDeleteOn your last question, I'd like you to know that I appreciate a good, difficult question to stimulate thought. We do know that God would never ask us to do something that is contradictory to his nature or his commands. If God says, "Do not murder, he will not command us too." The question I think you wish to ask is, "Is there a difference between killing and murder?" And I would 100% say yes.
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