John 4:24 English Standard Version (ESV) God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.

There are times within the Word of God that the word must is used. It is a word of necessity even if we do not understand the reasoning behind those necessities, God said must. There must be a good reason behind it.

I checked all the English translations of John 4:24 and discovered that the vast majority of translations use the word must. There were other words used in substitution which carry similar if not the same meaning. Necessary was one of them. Then there were a few versions that translated the original in such a manner that I became uncomfortable reading them. I have my reasons, my opinion, and for me to tell you they are wrong and to avoid reading those versions would be hypocritical of me considering what I said yesterday.

If I were to say any translation is so far afield of other translations that God cannot use that translation to touch the lost, I would be utterly wrong. Nothing is impossible for God. On the other hand I find certain things to be extremely difficult. I can share my opinions, I can reason with others, but I do not have the right to insist that anyone must agree with me or be in peril for ending our relationship.

When we break off communication all hope is lost. Wars are not settled on the battle field, they are settled at the peace tables. Both sides must sue for peace or one side will suffer genocide and the victor will be seen by history as evil. The tactics of warfare in this kingdom are performed in the heavenly realms and not by making others suffer.

Ephesians 6:12 English Standard Version (ESV) For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.