We live in a world of complexities and conundrums, so must resist falling into an "all or nothing" mentality. The kings of the Bible aren't neatly divided between good and bad. It's filled with great kings who are adulterers (David) and evil kings who bless the people of God (Cyrus). This means that political battles must be kept in perspective.

Flexibility and prudence are not the same things as cowardice.