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   >who harbors hatred or deceit is not. The uniform does not sanctify or   
   >defile—obedience to God does.   
      
   So then in WWII, German soldiers with justice and mercy had God's   
   approval? I don't think there would be many to agree with you, esp the   
   Jewish nation.   
      
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   >*Summary*   
   >   
   >The Bible nowhere condemns military service. From John the Baptist to   
   >Cornelius, from David to the centurion at the cross, Scripture   
   >consistently portrays soldiers as capable of righteousness and faith.   
   >War becomes evil only when waged unjustly or in rebellion against God.   
   >When conducted under rightful authority and for the cause of justice, it   
   >aligns with God’s own character as the defender of truth and the judge   
   >of wickedness.   
      
   In summary:   
      
   God was directly involved in OT wars. Which made them righteous wars.   
   In the NT, the fact that solders were not told to resign from the   
   military, didn't mean that the military was approved. They also didn't   
   mention adultery, and theft, and murder. That didn't mean they were   
   approved.   
      
   And Jesus finally put the brakes on military service by his famous   
   quote at Mt 5:44,   
      
   -- New King James   
   Matthew 5:44  "But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who   
   curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who   
   spitefully use you and persecute you,   
      
   NO, THE BIBLE DOESN'T APPROVE OF MILITARY SERVICE.   
      
      
   "LEARN FROM JESUS   
   Make Time for God   
   Learn More". See jw.org (11/13/2025)   
   James: zebrabible@proton.me   
      
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    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)