War should always remain a last resort. Yet, in accord with the teachings of the apostle Paul (Romans 13:3-6), nations that take seriously the well-being of their citizens must act in a timely and decisive manner to stop the evildoer. The Worldwide Church of God supports the decision of members who join the military, and it supports the decision of those who are conscientious objectors, as each individual must make his or her decision before God. We pray that God may guide the leaders of free nations everywhere to the end that all people may live peaceable and quiet lives (1 Timothy 2:2).

• Q&A: Can a Christian be in the police or in the military? 

• Part 1: War in the Old Testament
• Part 2: Warfare and the Ethics of Jesus: The Sermon on the Mount 
• Part 3: Warfare and the Ethics of Jesus in other passages
• Part 4: War and Vengeance in the Epistles and Revelation
• Part 5: War and Vengeance in the Epistles and Revelation, continued
• Summary and conclusion

“The one in authority... is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer” (Romans 13:3-4).