By Steven Coffman Life is precious in God's eyes, whether it is yours or your neighbors. The only goal in war as a Christian should be defensive, and just to prevent someone or something from killing you, or your nation. What I want you to understand is that I AM NOT advocating you to take a life, even in defense of yourself, unless it is the only last resort for your own or your nation’s survival. Jesus said that "the meek shall inherit the earth." But my mind and heart tells me that statement didn't mean NOT to defend you, a loved one, or a nation from harm or your continued survival. Each of us resisting evil on whatever level is truly a battle or war. "The meek shall inherit the earth" means to be defensive in your actions as Christians; Finish a war, but never start one for secular, political, religious, or personal reasons. In the Old Testament, in the book of (2 Chronicles) lists many kings and their success or failures regarding war in God’s eyes. One example that which you may better understand the Christian Bible’s view on war is 2 Chronicles 26:4-15 (NCV); He did what the Lord said was right, just as his father Amaziah had done. Uzziah obeyed God while Zechariah was alive, because he taught Uzziah how to respect and obey God. And as long as Uzziah obeyed the Lord, God gave him success. Uzziah fought a war against the Philistines. He tore down the walls around their towns of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod and built new towns near Ashdod and in other places among the Philistines. God helped Uzziah fight the Philistines, the Arabs living in Gur Baal, and the Meunites. In the New Testament an example is Matthew 26:52-54 (NJKV); But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels? How then could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen thus?" What I feel that Jesus is saying is that He could choose to fight, but He chose not to at this particular time, to honor His Father's wishes and fulfill the writings of the scriptures. Matthew 26:42 (NCV); Then Jesus went away a second time and prayed, "My Father, if it is not possible for this painful thing to be taken from me, and it I must do it, I pray that what you want will be done." Remember, He was praying in the garden and in communication with His Father just before the soldiers came to arrest Him, and His Father told Him that the hour was a hand to fulfill the scriptures, as said in Matthew 26:45-46 (NJKV). Then He came to His disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going, See My betrayer is at hand." Jesus was truly looking at the big picture, and not just current circumstances. Jesus knew that He was sent to earth primarily to atone for the sins of all mankind, so that you and I can someday enter heaven. From the beginning to the end of the Christian Bible you read of the war between Good and Evil, in heaven and on earth, and of the struggles over mind, body and spirit, from Adam and Eve to Revelations. Each of us resists Satan's temptations daily, as Jesus did in the desert. Resisting evil in any form is defending you, your loved ones, or your nation, whether it is on a physical, mental or spiritual level. This is truly the Christian and patriotic way to preserve and sustain our soul, our life, our liberty and our salvation, as a person, a family and a nation. Family-eStore will try to provide you with articles of interest to a Christian and patriotic way of life. The articles are written by Steven Coffman (Owner) of Family-eStore.com, (National Essay Contest) winner 1969. I am a person with strong Christian and patriotic beliefs. Tenacity, faith, and a belief in God, Country and Family are key components to success in life. The Christian articles are only intended to bring you closer in your relationship to our Father in heaven. The Patriotic articles are only intended to show pride and patriotism to our Land of the free and home of the brave, (The United States of America). I hope that you enjoy and are enlightened by them. We donate 10% all sales to charity. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Steven_Coffman http://EzineArticles.com/?War,-as-Viewed-by-a-Patriotic-Christian&id=493129 order diazepam confirmation e-mail pax shopping valium
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