Introduction

  • I Timothy 2:1-3

It’s okay to pray for justice.

  • Genesis 9:3-6
  • Exodus 20:13
  • Exodus 21:12-17 – God does not condemn all killing. There is a distinction between murder, accidental killing, and capital punishment.
  • Numbers 35:20-25
  • Psalms 35, 58 – Imprecatory psalms, calling down curses on evil ones.
  • Romans 13:3-4
  • These passages don’t necessarily say that war is wrong. Governments should punish the evil and defend the innocent.

But what about…

  • Matthew 5:38-44?
    • We must be willing to endure personal insults. But evil must still be stopped and punished.
  • II Corinthians 10:3-6?
    • Paul was not going to use physical weapons to fight a spiritual war.

Our deepest desire and prayer is salvation for all.

  • Ezekiel 18:20-23, 30-32
  • II Peter 3:9
  • I Timothy 2:3-4