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The Bible actually says thou shalt not murder. The correct translation for the Hebrew word râtsach means to murder.
I know this will sound simplistic but it really is the best path. Paul said, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." And then James added, "faith without works is dead being alone." So together we must, "hear the word of God and act on what He says."Good day all!
As some of you who see this may know, I am still new to Christianity and still have a lot of questions so please bear with me. But before I began to accept God and Christ more and more into my life, I was dead set on becoming an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. More specifically, either an Infantry Officer, Armoured Officer, or an Artillery Officer. I truthfully felt nothing better than my patriotism, until as stated previously the bolder introduction of God. My plan was to serve this year in the Reserve Force, by this summer I would be in the Royal Military College of Canada. However, now I feel a bit... different? I suppose you could say. It is hard to explain what exactly happened, but my overwhelming patriotism sort of fizzled, and that pride isn't entirely there anymore.
I am unsure if it is God calling me to something different, or if it is just fear of being shammed, or doing the wrong thing in God's eyes. Of course "Thou shalt not kill" is one of the biggest commandments we all must follow, and being in the army you are called to kill in the name of your country. Since this I have also considered Priesthood, or possibly being a chaplain in the army (which would require me to be a Priest first, and in Canada a great deal of education on other religions).
If anyone could offer me some advice on this questioning, it would all be sincerely appreciated. Thank-you all in advance!
As some of you who see this may know, I am still new to Christianity and still have a lot of questions so please bear with me. But before I began to accept God and Christ more and more into my life, I was dead set on becoming an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. More specifically, either an Infantry Officer, Armoured Officer, or an Artillery Officer. I truthfully felt nothing better than my patriotism, until as stated previously the bolder introduction of God. My plan was to serve this year in the Reserve Force, by this summer I would be in the Royal Military College of Canada. However, now I feel a bit... different? I suppose you could say. It is hard to explain what exactly happened, but my overwhelming patriotism sort of fizzled, and that pride isn't entirely there anymore.
I am unsure if it is God calling me to something different, or if it is just fear of being shammed, or doing the wrong thing in God's eyes.
"Thou shalt not kill" is one of the biggest commandments we all must follow, and being in the army you are called to kill in the name of your country.
Since this I have also considered Priesthood, or possibly being a chaplain in the army (which would require me to be a Priest first, and in Canada a great deal of education on other religions).
But, that aside, have you to this point actually seriously considered what God's will for you in particular might be?
From what I have seen in history, wars aren't always just, or necessary, at all. They do make some folk real rich, though!
I personally would not enter the military because I couldn't say why whomever would be sending me somewhere to serve. Maybe if I knew their real motives they would offend me. For example I personally think the war in Viet Nam and the invasion of Iraq led to unnecessary loss of life. On the other hand it seems that the war in Korea kept S. Koreans from being under someone like Kim Jung Un.
The thing is, once you enlist your choices are gone. You go where they send your for THEIR reasons, based on THEIR preferences and beliefs, not necessarily yours at all.
One of the best movies I ever saw was Hacksaw Ridge, about a conscientious objector. I wonder if you would find it enlightening in any way.
Paul tells us not to be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.Good day all!
As some of you who see this may know, I am still new to Christianity and still have a lot of questions so please bear with me. But before I began to accept God and Christ more and more into my life, I was dead set on becoming an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. More specifically, either an Infantry Officer, Armoured Officer, or an Artillery Officer. I truthfully felt nothing better than my patriotism, until as stated previously the bolder introduction of God. My plan was to serve this year in the Reserve Force, by this summer I would be in the Royal Military College of Canada. However, now I feel a bit... different? I suppose you could say. It is hard to explain what exactly happened, but my overwhelming patriotism sort of fizzled, and that pride isn't entirely there anymore.
I am unsure if it is God calling me to something different, or if it is just fear of being shammed, or doing the wrong thing in God's eyes. Of course "Thou shalt not kill" is one of the biggest commandments we all must follow, and being in the army you are called to kill in the name of your country. Since this I have also considered Priesthood, or possibly being a chaplain in the army (which would require me to be a Priest first, and in Canada a great deal of education on other religions).
If anyone could offer me some advice on this questioning, it would all be sincerely appreciated. Thank-you all in advance!
That's pretty true, but you don't have to be totally pure and obedient to hear from the Lord. He is very merciful to us and none of us is perfectly holy that I have ever seen. Not to say that increasing obedience doesn't lead to increasing communion with Him.I am a Canadian but I would be very unwilling to be a member of our current military force that is under the control of the increasingly leftist/globalist ideologies and politics of our nations leaders. I would find it especially humiliating to serve militarily (or otherwise) under the leadership of our witless, deceitful, child-man Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.
But, that aside, have you to this point actually seriously considered what God's will for you in particular might be? If not, the best way to discover it is in the midst of obeying His general will for all of His children. Are you obeying the First and Great Commandment? Are you obeying the Second one? Are you living a Christ-centered life? Are you living a morally-pure life? It will be only in living in accord with these things that God's will just for you will become plain.
If the military sends you out to kill people for nefarious reasons, any kind of impure and unrighteous reasons, then it is murder to kill under such a situation. I'm sure the Father has mercy on those who do what they feel is right, even when it is not, though. On the other hand, if they get really close to Him they can be led away from the wrong paths.Murder.....there is a huge difference and the bible does address soldiers.
My best advice is to pray about it and not make any rash choices either way.
It's not wrong for a Christian to join the armed forces however it is best to know if it fits in with God's plan.
Be at peace and enjoy your salvation .
Blessings
Seeing you have a desire for ministry as well, I would recommend missionary work as a first step. This way you are serving people in need in the poorest of nations. It will give you a Christian perspective of those who survive day by day. It will expose you to the most horrible of conditions.Good day all!
As some of you who see this may know, I am still new to Christianity and still have a lot of questions so please bear with me. But before I began to accept God and Christ more and more into my life, I was dead set on becoming an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. More specifically, either an Infantry Officer, Armoured Officer, or an Artillery Officer. I truthfully felt nothing better than my patriotism, until as stated previously the bolder introduction of God. My plan was to serve this year in the Reserve Force, by this summer I would be in the Royal Military College of Canada. However, now I feel a bit... different? I suppose you could say. It is hard to explain what exactly happened, but my overwhelming patriotism sort of fizzled, and that pride isn't entirely there anymore.
I am unsure if it is God calling me to something different, or if it is just fear of being shammed, or doing the wrong thing in God's eyes. Of course "Thou shalt not kill" is one of the biggest commandments we all must follow, and being in the army you are called to kill in the name of your country. Since this I have also considered Priesthood, or possibly being a chaplain in the army (which would require me to be a Priest first, and in Canada a great deal of education on other religions).
If anyone could offer me some advice on this questioning, it would all be sincerely appreciated. Thank-you all in advance!
Good day all!
As some of you who see this may know, I am still new to Christianity and still have a lot of questions so please bear with me. But before I began to accept God and Christ more and more into my life, I was dead set on becoming an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. More specifically, either an Infantry Officer, Armoured Officer, or an Artillery Officer. I truthfully felt nothing better than my patriotism, until as stated previously the bolder introduction of God. My plan was to serve this year in the Reserve Force, by this summer I would be in the Royal Military College of Canada. However, now I feel a bit... different? I suppose you could say. It is hard to explain what exactly happened, but my overwhelming patriotism sort of fizzled, and that pride isn't entirely there anymore.
I am unsure if it is God calling me to something different, or if it is just fear of being shammed, or doing the wrong thing in God's eyes. Of course "Thou shalt not kill" is one of the biggest commandments we all must follow, and being in the army you are called to kill in the name of your country. Since this I have also considered Priesthood, or possibly being a chaplain in the army (which would require me to be a Priest first, and in Canada a great deal of education on other religions).
If anyone could offer me some advice on this questioning, it would all be sincerely appreciated. Thank-you all in advance!
Gennypearl said:...have you seen the movie Hacksaw Ridge?
No I have not
Here is my answer:
• All Wars Are Pre Planned Years / Decades in Advance.
• All Major World Events Are Pre Planned Years / Decades in Advance
• All World Leaders Plan Together Major World Scripted Events And Wars
• All War Is Satanic Mass Ritual Human Sacrifice
Good day all!
As some of you who see this may know, I am still new to Christianity and still have a lot of questions so please bear with me. But before I began to accept God and Christ more and more into my life, I was dead set on becoming an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. More specifically, either an Infantry Officer, Armoured Officer, or an Artillery Officer. I truthfully felt nothing better than my patriotism, until as stated previously the bolder introduction of God. My plan was to serve this year in the Reserve Force, by this summer I would be in the Royal Military College of Canada. However, now I feel a bit... different? I suppose you could say. It is hard to explain what exactly happened, but my overwhelming patriotism sort of fizzled, and that pride isn't entirely there anymore.
I am unsure if it is God calling me to something different, or if it is just fear of being shammed, or doing the wrong thing in God's eyes. Of course "Thou shalt not kill" is one of the biggest commandments we all must follow, and being in the army you are called to kill in the name of your country. Since this I have also considered Priesthood, or possibly being a chaplain in the army (which would require me to be a Priest first, and in Canada a great deal of education on other religions).
If anyone could offer me some advice on this questioning, it would all be sincerely appreciated. Thank-you all in advance!
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