Lesson 25: Case Study III: Can A Christian Serve In The Military?
Lesson 25 from Seeking the Truth: A Study of Authority by Rhodes Davis.
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Case Study: Can A Christian
Serve in the Military? Texts: Romans 13:1-7; Matthew 5:9, 38-48; Luke 3:14; James 3:18; Philippians 1:12-13;
Acts 10:1-4; Philippians 3:20
Questions for Discussion & Study
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What did Jesus teach about peace and the Christian?
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What did Jesus teach about our attitude towards and treatment of our enemies?
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Were soldiers, such as those who came to John the Baptist or Cornelius, told to quit being soldiers in order to please God? What might this mean?
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Can a Christian serve in the military in a non-combat role? Is there a difference between the person who supplies bullets and guns and the person who uses the bullets and guns? Explain.
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Can a Christian object to serving in the military for scriptural reasons but favor a military conflict? Case Study: Christians in the Military
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Is it right to let others defend our freedoms, particularly the freedom to worship and evangelize others, while objecting to serving in the conflict?
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Since the government is established by God, is it right for the Christian to serve in the military of that government to fulfill His will?
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Should the issue of a Christian serving in the military be a matter of fellowship? Why or why not?
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Would it be wrong to enlist in the military if I think that it might be wrong to do so? Explain. Some issues are not as clear as we would like them to be. We must study the scriptures to know why we believe what we believe. We must understand that on some issues, we may come to different conclusions than others have reached. Let us resolve to respect one another, continue to study together, and, if it is a matter of conscience, treat others honorably.