During war, however war is defined, the moral underpinnings of a nation are put to the test. War presents opportunities for the highest moral character to be exercised. At the other end of the spectrum, a corrupt person choses to live outside of Christian values and ethics because what is hoped for is beyond what God will bless.
Those who have no hope in God depend solely on their intelligence, and even deception, to succeed. Realistic, healthy hope does not anchor its roots in deception and falsehood. God calls everyone to live above evil. Evil builds a bridge to destruction and isolation that separates evildoers from the presence of Christ Jesus.
Evil offers no realistic hope that will endure. We are admonished then to turn from evil and put on righteousness by entrusting our lives into God’s protection and provision. By believing and trusting in Christ Jesus, we put on a new life that overcomes sin by God’s power within us. That is wonderful news.
If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep
your tongue from speaking evil any your lips from telling lies. Turn away from
evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. The eyes of the Lord
watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the
Lord turns his face against those who do evil.
~1 Peter 3:10-12 New Living Translation
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