Just War

…a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.

You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.

Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”

Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.

The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name.

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.