Reconciling Love and War - In Touch - July 27

How can the God who told Israel to destroy the Canaanites be the same one who said, "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you" (v. 27)?

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July 27 Reconciling Love and War Luke 6:27-31 One area of confusion about war is the apparent discrepancy between Jesus' words and God's approval of battle in the Old Testament. Can such dissimilar teachings be reconciled? How can the God who told Israel to destroy the Canaanites be the same one who said, "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you" (v. 27)? To clarify this issue, we must distinguish between commands issued to nations and instructions given to individuals. The Lord has bestowed certain responsibilities upon governments. He calls them ministers of God for good and entrusts them with avenging evil (Rom. 13:4). But to individuals, He says, "Never take your own revenge" (12:19).   CONTINUE READING →

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