Difference between revisions of "Wars"

 

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<p> War is the natural consequence of sin being in the world, and men and nations coveting the possessions of others. &nbsp;James 4:1-3 . The principal wars recorded in scripture are, however, different: they are those of [[Israel]] in taking possession of [[Canaan]] for [[Jehovah]] as the Lord's host, and in maintaining their position in His land, for which they had divine instruction. Their warfare is typical of the conflict of [[Christians]] against principalities, powers, and the rulers of the darkness of this world and against spiritual wickedness in the heavenlies. &nbsp;Ephesians 6:12 . There are also the wars <i> against </i> Israel, when God used other nations to punish them. But God always maintained His rights in His own people and in His own land. </p> <p> When Jehovah destroyed the army of [[Pharaoh]] in the Red Sea, He was called 'a man of war,' and this and other victories were recorded in "the book of the wars of Jehovah." &nbsp;Exodus 15:3; &nbsp;Numbers 21:14 . David could say of God, "He teacheth my hands to war." &nbsp;2 Samuel 22:35; &nbsp;Psalm 18:34 . </p> <p> There are still wars on the earth, for sin is here, and nation rises against nation; and Israel again in the land will be persecuted by their enemies. The kings of the habitable world will be gathered at [[Armageddon]] to the battle of that great day of God the Almighty. &nbsp;Revelation 16:14,16 . The Lord must reign until He hath put all enemies under His feet. This will be followed by a time when they "shall learn war no more," when warlike weapons will be beaten into agricultural instruments, and the Prince of Peace will reign over the whole earth. </p>

 

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