Let me start by saying that there are things I know to do and when I do them God is pleased.
There are things I think that I should do because I think God would be pleased.
There are things I dare not do because I know it would not please God.
This is called fundamentalist by some. Others call it legalism. I call it denying self and following Him.
Whatever it is called, it works well when you have the answers. It even works fairly well when you think you have the answers. The big problem comes when you have a desire to live a life pleasing to the Lord, but you are not certain how to do it. He plainly says "I hate divorce". He commands us not to steal. or covet. or commit adultery. No gray areas. Easy to follow instructions. Do what He says. Don't do what He hates..
Then we go to war!
Bill reopened this can of worms for me a couple of days back. Judy responded to it. Both made some points, some good points, yet I was left wondering, as I have been for a long time, as to just what God expects of His people in time of war. Jesus and Peter and Paul all dealt with military men . A couple of centurions and a prison guard as I remember. None of them were told to give up their careers as a condition of salvation, so it would seem that there is a place for Christians in the military. Still, I cannot picture Jesus leading a bayonet charge. He said,"Love your enemy-do good to those who hate you-turn the other cheek.
Somehow, this all has to fit together or it makes no sense. Your thoughts please, with verses if possible. I would appreciate hearing, even if, like me, you don't have the answer.
Terry
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