The Holy War

by John Bunyan

When the Prince witnessed Mansoul’s lack of response to mercy, judgment, and even execution of judgment, His heart filled with sorrow. (Because of my strong sorrow, my heart is faint in me. – Jeremiah 8:18) When He considered the fact that none came close to touching the heart of Mansoul, He said, “Surely Mansoul’s strange behavior must come from ignorance of the traditions and exploits of war rather than from a hidden rebelliousness toward us and an abhorrence of their own lives. (Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them because of the blindness of their heart. – Ephesians 4:18) Or perhaps they only know their own customs and don’t know the meaning of the practices used when I go to war against My enemy Diabolus.”