John,
I've personally felt like crying in sympathy more than once over all the troubles in Israel, I think it's sad that governments think that removing people from their homes is going to create peace.
I personally am not a big fan of Herschel Hobbs and many of the things I understand him to have said, but the Baptist Faith & Message does have one point that I can definitely agree with, that we need to seek peace personally, nationally, and internationally by God and His Word.
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XVI. Peace and War
It is the duty of Christians to seek peace with all men on principles of righteousness. In accordance with the spirit and teachings of Christ they should do all in their power to put an end to war.
The true remedy for the war spirit is the gospel of our Lord. The supreme need of the world is the acceptance of His teachings in all the affairs of men and nations, and the practical application of His law of love. Christian people throughout the world should pray for the reign of the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 2:4; Matthew 5:9,38-48; 6:33; 26:52; Luke 22:36,38; Romans 12:18-19; 13:1-7; 14:19; Hebrews 12:14; James 4:1-2.
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http://www.sbc.net/bfm/bfm2000.asp#xvi-Bro. Luke
P.S. I really liked the comment SemperReformanda made about reading Tim LaHaye, that was extremely funny.
