Punishing only those guilty of crimes (Deuteronomy 24:16)and limiting the use of deadly force to the defense of innocent others or oneself.

1. The term “holy war” is never used in Scripture.
2. The wars are, in part, an expression of judgment on the evil in certain cultures.
3. Practices in worship of false gods seduces worship of the true God.
4. God plays no favorites.