Bible Discussion Thread

How much attention should we give to the happenings in the world today?

Hello, Pierotte

I agree with Chris. We should be committing ourselves to much prayer in this situation. do you think that Christians did not commit to prayer during the first and second World Wars? I think they were very much so.

When world powers begin wars, it is almost never by the vote of the people. So, the people involved in these countries where the war is taking place are victims of war, whether their leaders started it or not. And aside, from the power of prayer, many are really powerless in themselves in these situations. We should care that people are getting killed, displaced, terrorized, and impoverished because of this Putin war. We should look for ways to give aid to those in need. Most of Ukraine's populace lives in poverty. And i doubt Russian people fair much better. The wars that happened in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria were not wars of superpowers. They were not insignificant, and we should have been concerned in these wars. But acts of war by a superpower is a really big deal of a much greater magnitude. The sleepy church needs to wake up and contend against spiritual enemies behind these wars by the Power of the Spirit and the armor of God. This war can easily escalate into WWIII as Putin has openly said that He wants to re-establish the cold war boundaries of the Soviet Union. NATO will most likely defend the Western Front so that countries like Romania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Poland will not be retaken (among others).It is really important that the NATO alliance not lose any ground to Russia. Ukraine's independence is really crucial. Putin gaining control of the vast natural resources of Ukraine will greatly increase Putin's economical and military power. Also, gaining more ports on the Black Sea will enable Russia to advance upon the Mediterranean countries and have easier access to the Atlantic, both Europe and U.S.A.

Also, it would be very easy for Putin to advance into the middle east to take control of the natural resources there.

Hi Pierotte. I believe we should give much attention & concern to the present Russian-Ukraine situation which could escalate to heights that will not only affect neighbouring countries, but can even be more far-reaching. Just as we would show concern for countries experiencing famine, civil war, & other atrocities, it is our duty to be informed, give whatever support we can, & most of all be in much prayer to the Lord Who has the final word & action.

If you're thinking of this aggressive act by Russia extending southwards, with the Middle East not being far away, then this can always be a possibility as other countries might take courage in pursuing acts of aggression in league with the dominant ones. We pray that Russia will come to its senses & withdraw, even as we know Putin to be of a particular bent who may get more stirred up because of any adverse responses to him. But as in all matters, personal & worldly, our hope & trust are cast upon the Lord Who superintends all things, that His Perfect Will may be realized. I think that to be unconcerned & blas about matters that might not directly affect us for the time-being, is not demonstrating a compassionate, concerned spirit to the suffering of others & the advancement of wickedness. Philippians 2:4; Philippians 4:6,7.