My heart is divided, and so is your church, dear God.
Jesus was clear--we must put back the sword,
for those who take it will perish by it.
Yet in the early days of Israel,
even wars of aggression
seem to have had your approval,
including the slaughter of innocents.
I do not want to pass judgment
on those who disagree,
but modern wars
are horrific.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 123; 146;
30; 86
Josh. 8:1-22
Rom. 14:1-12
Matt. 26:47-56
Selected Verses
Ps. 86:11
Teach me your
way, O LORD,
that I may walk in your truth;
give me an undivided heart to revere your name.
that I may walk in your truth;
give me an undivided heart to revere your name.
Josh. 8:22
And the others
came out from the city against them; so they were surrounded by Israelites,
some on one side, and some on the other; and Israel struck them down until no
one was left who survived or escaped.
Rom. 14:4
Who are you to
pass judgment on servants of another? It
is before their own lord that they stand or fall. And they will be upheld, for the Lord is able
to make them stand.
Matt. 26:51-52
Suddenly, one of
those with Jesus put his hand on his sword, drew it, and struck the slave of
the high priest, cutting off his ear. Then Jesus said to him, "Put
your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the
sword. …"
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