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To: ReasonedVoice
War is not even mentioned in the New Testament.
Not in so many words. However, we have...
Luke 3:14 And the soldiers (they evidently were part of an army) likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.
I do believe He meant civilians at the "no man" comment, not other military combatants. Any person considering military service should search the scriptures.

Instead, Jesus gives very specific instructions on how to handle a conflict (He is very clear, if you actually read Him): "If someone strikes your cheek, offer him the other as well."
Matthew 5:39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Luke 6:29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also.
IMO this was an admonition of passive defiance and to not seek retaliation for purely spiteful "personal physical and/or property injuries" by brigands or other persons, even those in positions of authority, while yet looking the malefactor squarely in the eyes.
"Here, have my coat also, as I surely know that the Lord shall render us both our just recompense in due season."

156 posted on 12/04/2001 4:12:43 PM PST by philman_36
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To: philman_36
Thank you for your excellent research and thought-provoking verses.
166 posted on 12/12/2001 12:43:52 PM PST by ReasonedVoice
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