The Ancient Israelites Fought Wars -Why Don't We?

 "IF ANY one you refuses to fight against France or England, all of you must die!" barked a Nazi officer to a group of Jehovah's Witnesses during Word War II.  Even though fully armed SS soldiers waited nearby,  not one our brothers gave in.  What a courageous stance!  This example well highlights the view that we share as Jehovah's Witnesses. We refuse to fight in the wars of this world. Even when threatened with death, we refuse to take sides in this world's conflicts.

However, not all who call themselves Christians agree. Many believe that a Christian can and should defend his country.  They may reason, "The ancient Israelites   were God's people and they fought wars, so why shouldn't Christians today?" How would you answer.  You could explain that the situation of the ancient Israelites differed significantly from that of God's people today. Consider five differences. 

Next time: The Ancient Israelites Fought Wars -Why Don't We" - 1. GOD'S PEOPLE ALL BELONGED TO ONE NATION

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