This was well presented and caused me to think. I would say that since there are false doctrines & teachers, there are also different "versions" of Christianity. Which in itself is sad, but then the deceiver specializes in division. I can agree that the imaginary being used of (tanks & guns) is over the top, I would say that the war can be a spiritual "war" as we wrestle not with flesh and blood. Which would be better symbolized by people on their knees in prayer.. Interesting that America's forefathers managed to use both to overcome British rule! Also interesting that God told the Israelites to drive out all the other "ites" from their Promised land. This was not political per se, but was sanctioned by the Ultimate Judge ( granted, it was before Christ Jesus walked the Earth) . Because of man's fall in the garden, war is inevitable at times simply because "the prince of Persia" rules this World. Government is of God, for man's benefit (at least when done the way God intended it to be) but the enemy of our soul brought about "busyness" and wore out earthly saints, trying to keep up with the "Joneses" and they forgot to pray for those in authority. But yes we should love our neighbor as ourself. This is a Herculean effort that can only take place not by power, not by might, but by My Spirit, says the Lord. Therefore I believe the Lord will have to "pour out my Spirit upon ALL flesh".........you will receive power from on high when the Holy Spirit dwells within you. Most "Christians" are not necessarily "filled" with the Holy Spirit, as many don't believe in Him, or grieve Him. The Lord Himself will have to bring "correction" to the body of Christ to realign with His original intent and purpose. That requires UNITY amongst the Body of "16 different flavors (exaggerated?) of Christians. Let me clearly state, I am NOT advocating for physical war; but sometimes the only thing evil understands is a force greater than itself i.e. Hitler! God has called some to be martyr's & some to be soldiers, but blessed are the Peacemakers. I will stop here on the verge of rambling.
Thank you Joe, for reading and your comments! I'm pretty much agreement with you. Christians have not done a good job of occupying our land, having largely become lax and lazy in our democracy, the enemy has crept back in and now we must begin again.
This was well presented and caused me to think. I would say that since there are false doctrines & teachers, there are also different "versions" of Christianity. Which in itself is sad, but then the deceiver specializes in division. I can agree that the imaginary being used of (tanks & guns) is over the top, I would say that the war can be a spiritual "war" as we wrestle not with flesh and blood. Which would be better symbolized by people on their knees in prayer.. Interesting that America's forefathers managed to use both to overcome British rule! Also interesting that God told the Israelites to drive out all the other "ites" from their Promised land. This was not political per se, but was sanctioned by the Ultimate Judge ( granted, it was before Christ Jesus walked the Earth) . Because of man's fall in the garden, war is inevitable at times simply because "the prince of Persia" rules this World. Government is of God, for man's benefit (at least when done the way God intended it to be) but the enemy of our soul brought about "busyness" and wore out earthly saints, trying to keep up with the "Joneses" and they forgot to pray for those in authority. But yes we should love our neighbor as ourself. This is a Herculean effort that can only take place not by power, not by might, but by My Spirit, says the Lord. Therefore I believe the Lord will have to "pour out my Spirit upon ALL flesh".........you will receive power from on high when the Holy Spirit dwells within you. Most "Christians" are not necessarily "filled" with the Holy Spirit, as many don't believe in Him, or grieve Him. The Lord Himself will have to bring "correction" to the body of Christ to realign with His original intent and purpose. That requires UNITY amongst the Body of "16 different flavors (exaggerated?) of Christians. Let me clearly state, I am NOT advocating for physical war; but sometimes the only thing evil understands is a force greater than itself i.e. Hitler! God has called some to be martyr's & some to be soldiers, but blessed are the Peacemakers. I will stop here on the verge of rambling.
Thank you Joe, for reading and your comments! I'm pretty much agreement with you. Christians have not done a good job of occupying our land, having largely become lax and lazy in our democracy, the enemy has crept back in and now we must begin again.
Ukrainians got it. Force to stop greater evil.