Review of Patton

Patton's approach to life has many points of application for the Christian desiring to live within the Kingdom of God. Life is a battle, not a time for peace. So, too, God's kingdom is under attack by a real enemy. Christians are called to engage in this battle. Patton was a man of discipline, Christians too are called to discipline, order, and duty. Patton desired to ever be advancing against the enemy. He always had plans set forth so that he could do just that. There are times for rest in the Christian life, but there are also times to advance and fight against the enemy. Obviously this movie has dissimilarities as well. Christians do not fight with weapons of destruction, but rather with prayer, the preaching of God's word, the Sacraments, and the gospel of Christ. Patton also seemed to seek his own glory at times, rather than the glory of his nation, or for the Christian, God. Patton also desired that the war never come to an end. The Christian, however, prays, "Marnatha," Lord Jesus come quickly and usher in peace.