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Ninny:
Policemen and women are like soldiers. We may abuse our privilege of being peace keepers by going out and trying to make a name for ourselves, but someone has to protect the ones who can't protect themselves. Our soldiers and police stand ready to protect our doorsteps and that's what they should do.  The soldiers and police are like the "guard at the gate" if there were no sentries then chaos would reign.  :'(

God knows your heart and no one should judge you for what you believe God is calling you to be. I will pray for God to give you a clear conscience about what you do as an officer of the law. I assure you that if all policemen walked off the job this would be a sad society indeed! :'(

I say this in defense of the brave men in uniform! (Even if one DID me the first and only speeding ticket I have ever had! I was JUST going 45 in a 30 mph zone!) cost me $120!!  :o  Oh well you can bet I set my cruise control on 30 mph in that place from that time on! ::)

Thanks for what you do!
Kathy :)

Kat:

Hi Decky,

God will lead you in what you should do, listen to that small still voice.  Here is another email that might help.

http://www.forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,1719.0.html ---

I printed EVERYTHING on your site and arranged it into books, my eyes were OPENED, my wallet EMPTIED from buying ink cartridges. LOL.. I have one question that is really bothering me. In two instances you made semi-negative remarks about serving in the military or CHURCHES  that are pushing military service. Also I seem to remember some surprising remarks that our nations founding principles were not Christian in nature. I am going by memory, so forgive me if my impressions are off base. What about the scriptures that "The state does not wield the sword in vain", and that Roman soldier converts were told to be happy with their pay and not extort, but NOT told to leave their position, etc... Could you clarify your position? Certainly our nation is NOT perfect, but we have done much to "restrain evil in the world". Historically I don't think any nation with the power we have has ever used it so sparingly. I am a militar y retiree and served my country honorably and faithfully. Probably my patriotism and conservative political idealism are idols of the heart. I know my zest for politics is fading rapidly. Shouldn't we do all we can to restrain evil, as a policeman, soldier, politician,etc?
Please answer as I REALLY WANT THE TRUTH and am not trying pick an argument.


Dear Austin:
Yes, God has ordained "the powers that be," and there is no power or authority except by God.  Does this somehow "prove" that these powers are "Christ like?"  I think not.  One CANNOT turn the other cheek while shooting your enemy in the stomach--that is what we would call a contradiction of doctrine or philosophy.
 
God doesn't hate soldiers, but neither has He called and chosen them to be His very Elect either, while serving in the capacity of professionally trained killers..  Suppose a professional soldier (who literally kills people for a living) becomes a Believer in Christ Jesus. We know that to follow Jesus we must first repent.  Are you suggesting that "killing people" would NOT be one of the things he would repent of?  That he would have to repent of telling lies, lusting after pretty girls, stealing cookies from the cookie jar, but that he would NOT HAVE TO REPENT OF KILLING PEOPLE to protect his nation?  Think about it.  There was a time when True Believers looked to God to protect them from their enemies, not to the number of tanks and bombers they possessed.
 
God be with you,
Ray

Dave in Tenn:
Decky, I'm with Dennis on this.

I'll add just this:  Though Paul never specificly mentioned 'police' or similar, he did exhort people whom the Lord had called to Himself to remain where they were...so I hope that encourages you to think well of your short-term decision to stay put.

I've known police for almost all my adult life and before, having had them as neighbors and friends.  I'm sure you'd agree they are a breed apart in many ways and their place in society is not as interchangeable as working in retail, for example.  To my mind, learning to trust and obey God while IN a job like that could be of more spiritual value than finding an easier path.  Many jobs have certain qualities that make it challenging to obey and trust the Lord.  Yours more than most.  Jesus is Lord and ultimately it is He who will cause you to decide. 

EKnight:
Decky,

Being a police officer IS a calling.  And those that answer that calling make for good police officers. 

My husband is a good father, a faithful husband and an honest and loyal police officer.

We need more God-led men and women on our streets protecting us from the evils that lurk.

God bless you in your work.

Eileen

hammerandnails:

Hello Decky,

I believe that if God does not want you to be in this profession, he would move you Himself!

I was an RN, I did it for my mother, she hammered me that I was gonna be one since I know that
I existed! I was a very good one too. Promotions and recognitions and all. I really cared about my patients. But something was missing and I knew it. I could not put my finger on it, but I knew it!
 God did not want me there. So He moved me! How it happened it does not matter, the point is that it came to pass. Then
I was working for a money hungry, greedy employer. I did not do anything dishonest or anything, but I felt very
uncomfortable working for him, because the schedule that he would give me required that
I cut corners.
God moved me from there too! I got fired for a reason that it made no sense!

I am happy to report that God provided a new job for me after 6 mo. of unemployment. It happened today! ;D ;D
He showed me time and time again that He can and will do whatever He pleases in my life, and I have no saying in it!
Praise Him!!!

The point that I am trying to make is stay where you are, if something doesn't seem right to your spirit,
talk to Him.
I have to remind myself over and over again that He is my Father, and I can tell Him anything.
So, talk to Him, do your job with honesty and integrity, and if He wants to move you, put your seat belt on please...LOL!! ;D ;D

I hope this helps.

Lost in His Love,
Ariel :-*

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