WHY "FIGHT"?

There are people who think that fighting is necessary to show self-worth, masculinity, and strength in order not to be considered weak. Such people usually solve problems by fighting even though the problems could actually be resolved peacefully.

If only Sihon, the king of the Amorites, allowed the Israelites to pass through his territory, the story might have been different. However, he refused the request for permission from the Israelites to pass through his territory. The Israelites only asked for permission to pass on the highway, not to enter their fields and vineyards, and they would not even drink from their wells. Perhaps Sihon did not trust the Israelites, so not only did he refuse, but he even brought his army to fight against the Israelites. And instead of winning, they ended up losing. How embarrassing, because feeling strong, they actually suffered great losses. Why should they fight? Couldn't the Israelites just take another route when permission was not granted? However, what's done is done, due to lack of wisdom and feeling strong, their territory and cities were eventually taken over by the Israelites.

Perhaps we are having problems with someone and we feel emotional and want to act harshly towards them. Let us realize that being harsh and challenging will only worsen the problem and could harm ourselves. Let us not be provoked emotionally, but instead remain calm and pray, asking for wisdom so that we can solve the problem wisely and correctly. --ANT/www.renunganharian.net