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Funny that you should be using the wars of Israel and Judah as an example of war’s virtue. All those wars were the consequence of the Jews being disobedient to God’s plain teaching that they were not to have a king like the heathen nations around them, and that having a king would mean their children would be taken away from them to to be the King’s servants and soldiers in the king’s wars—a curse, not a blessing; but the Israelites insisted on a king, and Samuel was directed to give them one. So all those wars were meant by God as a curse for their disobedience, and like the Israelites, you think they are some kind of glory. Israel and Judah were constantly at war, not only with other nations, but with each other. You think that’s a blessing?

(I Samuel 8)

If war is so lovely, why is it always peace that is described as the blessing of God, e.g. “The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.” ps. 29:11.

Wish Christians would read their Bibles.

Hank

All those wars were the consequence of the Jews being disobedient to God’s plain teaching that they were not to have a king like the heathen nations around them

Incorrect.

Who was king, for instance, when the walls of Jericho fell and God commanded all its inhabitants be put to death, save only Rahab and her household? Who was king while Israel marched through the land of Canaan, slaughtering and dispossessing the various inhabiting nations "whose iniquity is full"?

You think that’s a blessing?

I think the entire will of God is a blessing, whether it be His gift of peace to Israel, or His call to make war and punish evil.

Wish Christians would read their Bibles.

I'd suggest reading a bit more of the Bible than a few citations from pacifist sermons.

Hey sorry Hank, I read my Bible every day without fail. All Scripture is given for our examplem it actually says, ensample. As Christians we are now grafted in Jews. We are God’s people too. And if we obey God’s Word we are blessed and if not, we are cursed.

There were times HE sent them into battle because “I will be with you”. When a nation’s sins become so great and that nation kicks God out, because he’s a gentleman he leaves BUT HE takes all of His Blessings and Protection with Him. Also, let’s not forget the position that Obama ha put the America in when it comes to standing with Isreal. He is totally against Isreal, has shown her no support whatsoever. “I will Bless those that Bless You (Isreal) and I will curse those that curse you (Isreal). Fighting to get rid of evil and evil leaders to be replaced with righteousness is not wrong.!! Respectfully, CO