Pastor Munday explains why soldiers should feel no guilt for killing when administering God's righteous judgment.
Pastor Munday begins by announcing a break from Romans to preach a Veterans Day message from 1 Chronicles 11 and 2 Samuel 23. He shares a personal anecdote about his grandfather, born in 1907, who was denied enlistment in World War II due to flat feet. The pastor asks the congregation about family members in active service, mentioning JB from the church. He recalls a friend from Bible college who was injured in Desert Storm when an IED bent his gun and caused arm damage. Munday addresses the psychological baggage veterans carry, particularly the moral conflict over killing, arguing that God ordains government to administer righteous judgment and soldiers should feel no guilt. He references Jesus as not a pacifist, citing the Battle of Armageddon. The sermon transitions to discussing David's mighty men, starting with Jashobeam (also called Adino) who killed 300 or 800 enemies at once. Munday emphasizes the physical and mental strength required, linking it to spiritual warfare from Ephesians 6. He highlights the need for courage, citing examples from Jeremiah, Joshua, and Acts. The pastor details specific mighty men: Eleazar, who fought until his hand seized on his sword; Shammah, who defended a field of lentils; three men who fetched water for David from Bethlehem at great risk; Abishai, a loyal friend; and Benaiah, who killed a lion and an Egyptian. Munday notes that Uriah, Bathsheba's husband, was among these men and likely died in service. He points out that Benaiah is the only one mentioned later, serving Solomon. The list includes enemies like Ammonites and Moabites, showing God's mercy in transforming them. The sermon concludes by comparing veterans' sacrifices to Jesus' ultimate sacrifice on the cross, urging believers to become soldiers of Christ and share the gospel. A prayer invites salvation and commitment to spiritual battle.
