Old Testament should only be applied as a spiritual allegory of Christ. Christ's kingdom is purely spiritual, so material aspects of OT should not be applied today.

Old Testament should only be applied as a spiritual allegory of Christ. Christ's kingdom is purely spiritual, so material aspects of OT should not be applied today.
OT rulers of Israel were types of Christ. Their actions are not models for rulers outside Israel, for other nations do not have the typological significance of OT Israel.
Heresy is a spiritual matter, to be dealt with by the Church. Physical sword is not effective against it.

OT rulers of Israel were types of Christ. Their actions are not models for rulers outside Israel, for other nations do not have the typological significance of OT Israel.