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Angels are sent from the heavenly courts, not to destroy, but to watch over and guard imperiled souls, to save the lost, to bring the straying ones back to the fold. {RH May 10, 1906}
Published Jul 01, 2025
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How do we reconcile the many references to the ancient patriarchs engaging in violent warfare with the words of Christ?

“… for all they that take the sword shall perish
with the sword” (Matt. 26:52)

Did not God “command” and give “divine counsel” to these men of war? Do these “commands” and “counsels” reveal God’s ideal will for justice?

Within this short tract we will discuss this issue by using Scripture, Ellen G. White, and E.J. Waggoner. With careful comparison, we will see why Ellen White says:

“Seeking, first of all, divine counsel, Abraham prepared for war” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 135)