In times of conflict, believers are called to respond in a way that honors God. The Psalms acknowledge that God trains hands for battle, as seen in Psalms 144:1, where David praises God as his rock and redeemer. However, the Bible also teaches that there is a time for everything, including a time for war and a time for peace, as noted in Ecclesiastes 3:8. As Christians navigate difficult situations, they must remember to trust in God's sovereignty and righteousness, confessing their sins and seeking forgiveness, as encouraged in 1 John 1:9. Ultimately, authorities are established by God to maintain order, as stated in Romans 13:4, and believers must be mindful of their words and actions, as warned in Matthew 12:36-37.
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If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.
What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask.
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.