Romans 14: [17] For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
[18] For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
[19] Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
When Michael and the angelic hosts defeated Lucifer* and his minions the justifications, means, and ends were righteous. It is worth noting that God did not fight the heavenly war. As creator he gives all his thinking creatures free will to accept Him or reject Him. Love can only be reflected freely. Our God was not happy for this war. He grieved. And let us never forget that a creature is easily crushed by its creator.
(*- Lucifer’s light was extinguished by the sin of his pride, and he became Satan.)
Philippians 4: [6] Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
[7] And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. In Christ's love,
Fr. Robert Pax
