22 HORTHLEEDSLANTERH NOVEMBERI992 Reverend Robert Sibley John Wesley white in a recent book called " Thinkâ€" ing the Un- thinkable" talking of the Gulf War, called it " one of the biggest and most successful trade shows in human history". Armistice Day continues to point our generation to the high cost of war. Many lament and criticise war, yet few really think through their belief on it. We fill our minds with violence, then marvel at someone acting out what is within. The bible tells us in James 4:1 " what causes wars and what causes fighting among you? It is not your passâ€" ions that are at war in your members?" The real cause of was in not the external triggers, but the basic sinful nature of mankind. Is it contradictory to go to war and yet say you serve and love the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ? Should we all be pacifist or is there such a thing as a just war, How many times over can a person be killed? Does the escalation in arms stockpiling provide a legitimate, justifiable deterrant, thus securing peace? What type of war would you support? Many of the ethical questions surrounding war are real issues a large precentage of our world are regularly struggling with and will be of serious consequence to all of us. The bible does give a unified and sure direction for our decisions. First we must distinguish between its teachings on private and public duties. Never does the bible advocate taking the law into our own hands. One may choose for himself to turn the other cheek as Jesus said Matthew 5:38-48, but he must not call such action (Emily 01? love if it requâ€" ires hime to forsake his responsibilities to stand for justice and protect those he is accountable for. 1 Timothy 5,8, In fact, just war particâ€" ipated in ( and sometimes led) by men of faith is Spoken of in very positive terms in Herbews 11:32- 34. The author, extolling the virtues of faith concl- udes by saying, "What more shall I say? For time would fail me concludes by saying, ' What more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Sampson.... David, Samuel and the prophets who through faith subdued kingdom's, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenâ€" ched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.“ Notice in v. 35-39 the toture and imprisonment they endured, yet would not betray or seek easy deliverance. Why? The Bible says their faith made them strong. The Revelation 19:11 the Prince Himself is described as coming back to this earth on a white horse. " And he who sat on him was called faithful and true and in rightoeusness he judges and makes war." So then, what about Christ's admonition to love one's enemies and do good to them? One needs to read Romans 12813 as a whole to see the boundaries set on the type and extent of war. In summary notice some principles; it must be a righteous reason and purpose that is the result of the last resort. Secâ€" ondly, to must be controlled or proportionate and discriminate. Thirdly, 2!! WATER AWARENESS it must be predictable, that is a good PIOSPeCt for victory. Luke 14:31â€" 32. It is to be limited to the punishment of evil to shed innocent blood (Proverbs .6:l6-l7) and therefore we must be concerned today about the capability of nuclear warfare and continue to advocate the pin point accuracy techniques of placing these bombs so that innocent blood is shed. PLUMBING The Royal Canadian Legion LYNDHURST (ONT- N0 504) BRANCH LVNDHURST, ONTARIO KOE INO HALL RENTAL Available for Weddings, Anniversaries etc. AIR CONDITIONING Call 928â€"3001 or 928-2617 during Business Hours It seems to me that the nuclear race could provide not only the obvious deter- rant, but less ultimate destruction of innocent lives when the principles of God's Word are followed. We are called to be peaceâ€" makers. We thank those who have provided our present freedom to live and develop rightousness. Our personal conduct and beliefs are vital to the outcome of future generâ€" ations. ATTENTION ll! SNIDER’S PRESENTS DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28,1992 9-5 at Lyndhurst Legion Branch 504 FREE WATER TESTING AVAILABLE for hardness, iron and pH so bring a water sample. Pressure and water treatment systems will be displayed. Be sure to attend and receive a 5% discount coupon on your required system. Company representatives will be available to answer questions. BRING YOUR WATER PROBLEMS TO US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PHONE: 928-3085