Redrawing the Lines of War Responsibility
For thousands of years, in most wars, a few top leaders make decisions,
but common people pay the price—even with their lives.
Ezekiel 34:2–4 You eat the fat, wear the wool, and kill the fat animals,
but you do not take care of the sheep.
Many wars are started by leaders far away from the danger.But soldiers and children are sent to the front line.
Example: Hitler gave orders from a safe bunker,but many young Germans died in other countries.In the Iran-Iraq War, thousands of boys were sent into minefields.
They died to clear the way for tanks.
Proverbs 6:17 The Lord hates hands that kill innocent people.
Proverbs 29:4 By justice a king builds his nation.
Now, we see a better way.The idea is: If someone starts a war,they should face the danger first.
Example: The B-2 stealth bomber hit a deep nuclear site.The leaders who made the war plan were the target—not the people.
Psalm 7:15–16 He dug a hole and fell into it.He will be caught by his own evil plan.
Jeremiah 22:3 Do what is right. Do not hurt the innocent.
In the old way, the leader gave orders, and the people died.
But now, some wars stop because the leaders are afraid for themselves.
If leaders know they will be the first to suffer,
they will not easily start a war.
Proverbs 21:1 A king’s heart is in the Lord’s hand.The Lord can guide it like water in a stream.
Lord,
You are the God of justice and peace.
Please stop evil leaders who hurt the people.
Please protect the innocent.
Help all leaders to fear You and love justice.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.