“Serve And Protect”

Monday, May 23, 2016

Hello, my name is (omitted); I’m a christian seventeen-year-old.  My question is: would it be unchristian of me to join the National Guard as part of the military police to help go to college?  Also, the reason I want to be a MP is to help and protect people.  After college, I want to write and become a US Marshal.

Sincerely,
Signing Up

Dear Signing Up,

There is nothing wrong with joining the military.  John the Baptist had the opportunity to speak to soldiers, and instead of rebuking them for their occupation, he simply told them to be honest and godly soldiers (Lk 3:14).  May God bless you in your service to your country.

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