War

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(09-24-2010 03:03 PM)YYZ Skinhead Wrote:  Is it a sin for believers to fight in wars nowadays? There are Scriptures that instruct soldiers. Many Biblical individuals and groups went into battle. A lot of modern people (Hitler is the obvious example) need to die because they cannot be stopped any other way. If the draft is reinstated (in the USA) what is a believer who is drafted, supposed to do according to Scripture?

If one is drafted, I believe they need to be obedient to Scripture. I have varying opinions about serving in the military. However; I will support the men and women who serve, if that is their choice. They have fought valiantly for our country and many have paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives.

Rom 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Rom 13:2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Rom 13:3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
Rom 13:4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Rom 13:5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Rom 13:6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Rom 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

Tit 3:1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

I know there are several more Scripts! Anyone?