5 Tenants for a just war

5 Tenants for a just war

For war to Be just There are 5 point that need to Be met.

I. There must Be a just cause

A. Biblical justification - Pro 21:23; 1Pe 2:13

II. Right authority

A. A just war is to be declared By a Legitimate government

1. Rom 13:4

B. 1Pe 2:14

III. Right goal and reasonable chance for success .

A. Sanctity of human life.

IV. Proportionality (moral means)

A. Deu 20:19 No scorched earth policy

V. Last Resort

A. Deu 20:10