with Dr. Samuel H. Sutherland and Dr. Charles L. Feinberg
Romans do give us reason to go to war in defense of our country. We are to be subject to the national au thorities and powers. We do not be lieve that the United States has ever engaged in a war of aggression. We have not been aggrandisers for more territory. We have sought rather to release those who were held in bond age. We have no patience with in dividuals who are unwilling to de fend our nation. Q . Powell River, B.C. — “I have just recently accepted Jesu s Christ as my Saviour and I need all the help I can get. What should be the steps fo r me to take? I am especially con cerned fo r my husband as well as fo r my married daughter and her hus band.” A. F irst of all, read the Word. Satu rate yourself with the Scripture, be cause Satan is going to give you a terrific battle every day you live. It is amazing how the Bible will fortify you and cause you to grow. You will go from one stage of growth to an other (II Pet. 3 :18 ). Next, find a church where the Word of God is taught and have fellowship with other believers of like precious faith. In the third instance, be a witness to others. Tell them what Jesus 17
Q . Seattle, Wash. — “Are wars started by Satan?” A. To make such an assertion would be an over-simplification. There is more to war than merely satanic ac tivity. There is no question but that the devil is behind strife or anything else which will stir up enmity, but James 4 :1 and 2 show us that there is the human factor as well. All men are sinners and, apart from Christ, seek only for their own. Three things are really involved: the world, the flesh and the devil. God wants peace because that is the name of His blessed Son, the Prince of peace, and when men are at peace, the Gospel can be preached more widely. “Is there any scriptural proof that we should salute the flag and go to war to defend our country?" A. Romans 13 should give ample evi dence for our patriotic consideration. There is certainly nothing in the Word to indicate that the Lord wouldn’t want us to salute the flag as a pledge of allegiance to our na tion. It should thrill us to have the opportunity of pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States. The first seven verses of this chapter in Q . Denver, Colo. —
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