Bible Verses about “joining the military”
The Bible contains 25 verses about joining the military across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.”
“for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.”
“Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.”
“Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.”
“Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.”
“Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.”
“For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.”
“For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,”
“Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.”
“Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.”
“For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not give false testimony," "You shall not covet," and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."”
“Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go."”
“Love doesn't harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.”
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.”
“Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed.”
“The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let's therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let's put on the armor of light.”
“for Yahweh your God is he who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you."”
“When you go forth to battle against your enemies, and see horses, and chariots, [and] a people more than you, you shall not be afraid of them; for Yahweh your God is with you, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.”
“It shall be, when you draw near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,”
“and shall tell them, "Hear, Israel, you draw near this day to battle against your enemies: don't let your heart faint; don't be afraid, nor tremble, neither be scared of them;”
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust the name of Yahweh our God.”
“Now I know that Yahweh saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.”
“Give us help against the enemy, for the help of man is vain.”
“Through God, we will do valiantly. For it is he who will tread down our enemies. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.”