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Is that a better option than trusting the Creator and Jesus ?
Others who had their homes broken into simply asked the breaker-in if they were hungry, and fed them. (yes, even if they were robbed or hurt by them). A much better example of truth, of Jesus Life and Testimony .)
Job 1:21
He said, “Naked (without possessions) I came [into this world] from my mother’s womb, And naked I will return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
James 1:2-8
Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing. ...
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"....and accepted with joy the spoiling of your possessions. In the spirit of Matthew 5:12 (Acts 5:41; 2Corinthians 12:10), they accepted persecution not with "patience and long suffering" only, but "with joy" (Colossians 1:11).
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Hebrews 10:34 - A Call to Persevere
You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.biblehub.com
What was used since Jesus walked the earth, Jesus' Word, is always truth, always as the Creator means , and not man.
I am pretty sure the good Lord was with Jack and used him to save an unknown amount of people's lives.
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Thanks - yep Lightweight Commander with an Officer frame, IMO perfect for CCW ..... in .45ACP
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An Official Journal Of The NRA | Tested: Dan Wesson Valkyrie Commander Pistol
In 1950, Colt introduced the Commander, an M1911-style pistol with a reduced-length (4.25") barrel, an aluminum frame and 9 mm Luger chambering. Originally it was designed to fill a military request for a lighter, more compact pistol.www.americanrifleman.org
Look at what God says about violence in the days of Noah. The earth was filled with violence and hence the flood. God hates all violence, whether it is the good guys committing violence or the bad guys committing violence.I was discussing the morality of self-defense with another Christian. They believed that violence of any kind, even self defense, is a sin. They used the teachings of Jesus to support their claims. Indeed, Jesus taught us to be non-violent and to turn the other cheek, he never once mentioned self-defense, at least not that I’m aware of. I told him there are many examples of God leading his people into war and verses stating the right to self-defense, but they said they were all verses from the Old Testament and therefore invalid.
I have always been a pragmatic pacifist, believing that conflicts should be attempted to be solved peacefully, with violence in the form of self-defense being the very last resort if peace absolutely can’t be achieved. I thought self-defense was condoned by God, but now I’m not sure.
So is it true? Is violence a sin no matter the cause or circumstance? Does God want us to be martyrs? Does he want us to let our families be killed instead of protect them if such a situation was ever to occur? I can’t imagine why God would want this from us. But if not, then why is it never mentioned in the New Testament? Please, any insight is appreciated, thank you.
Even the Army teaches you do not have to hurt people to defend yourself.
Basically people hurt themselves. You just get out of their way. I love the video about the guy who takes the gun away from people. Before they even know what is happening. You can not tell people what you are going to do. It has to be a surprise so they are not prepared to defend themselves. Our unconscious nervous system has three responses: Fight, Flee or Faint. In a school shooting for example. The people who survive fall to the ground and they do not move. When someone pulls a gun on you they wait for your response. My typical response is to ask them questions about their gun. Usually they love their gun and they love to talk about it and before long you become their best friend. They will even hand you the gun so you can look at it to see how nice of a weapon it is. I sold knives for over 20 years. You have to always be alert because there are some crazy people that can not be trusted with a sharp instrument. I have a lot of stories I could tell.Coming at it from another angle, not self defence or violence.
Leviticus 19:16 Do not stand idly by while your brother blood is shed.I was discussing the morality of self-defense with another Christian. They believed that violence of any kind, even self defense, is a sin. They used the teachings of Jesus to support their claims. Indeed, Jesus taught us to be non-violent and to turn the other cheek, he never once mentioned self-defense, at least not that I’m aware of. I told him there are many examples of God leading his people into war and verses stating the right to self-defense, but they said they were all verses from the Old Testament and therefore invalid.
I have always been a pragmatic pacifist, believing that conflicts should be attempted to be solved peacefully, with violence in the form of self-defense being the very last resort if peace absolutely can’t be achieved. I thought self-defense was condoned by God, but now I’m not sure.
So is it true? Is violence a sin no matter the cause or circumstance? Does God want us to be martyrs? Does he want us to let our families be killed instead of protect them if such a situation was ever to occur? I can’t imagine why God would want this from us. But if not, then why is it never mentioned in the New Testament? Please, any insight is appreciated, thank you.
In American law you cannot kill toLook at what God says about violence in the days of Noah. The earth was filled with violence and hence the flood. God hates all violence, whether it is the good guys committing violence or the bad guys committing violence.
You are correct on everything you shared.
I’m so sickened by the NRA brainwashing of America, especially those who claim Christ but don’t follow his teachings.
“Oh I’m a good Christian, I’m pro life and against abortion.” Whilst packing a gun and ready to kill anyone who tries to steal their material possessions and twisting scripture to justify their murderous hearts.
There are a lot of pharisees and Sadducees in the church today. Militant evangelicals who think Americanism is Christianity. Then those stuck on the message of sin and repentance where the New Testament talks about leaving behind the elemental teachings of sin and repentance and moving onto maturity in Christ.
Should someone try to rape me I'd kill him or die fighting.I did Tae Kwon Do when I was a teenager because I was bullied by classmates. Every action has a reaction.
I'm not a father or a husband, but if a rapist or a paedophile was to mess with my wife or children, you can bet your bottom dollar that I would use violence to protect my family than just sit in a corner and pray to God to forgive them because they know not what they do.
I'm so sorry to hear that. That is a terrible thing. All the best.Should someone try to rape me I'd kill him or die fighting.
I've been raped, and was touch and go in the hospital.
Thanks.I'm so sorry to hear that. That is a terrible thing. All the best.
Jesus didn't have a wife or children to protect, but I do believe he thought it was a sin no matter what, etc.I was discussing the morality of self-defense with another Christian. They believed that violence of any kind, even self defense, is a sin. They used the teachings of Jesus to support their claims. Indeed, Jesus taught us to be non-violent and to turn the other cheek, he never once mentioned self-defense, at least not that I’m aware of. I told him there are many examples of God leading his people into war and verses stating the right to self-defense, but they said they were all verses from the Old Testament and therefore invalid.
I have always been a pragmatic pacifist, believing that conflicts should be attempted to be solved peacefully, with violence in the form of self-defense being the very last resort if peace absolutely can’t be achieved. I thought self-defense was condoned by God, but now I’m not sure.
So is it true? Is violence a sin no matter the cause or circumstance? Does God want us to be martyrs? Does he want us to let our families be killed instead of protect them if such a situation was ever to occur? I can’t imagine why God would want this from us. But if not, then why is it never mentioned in the New Testament? Please, any insight is appreciated, thank you.
I was made a violent man, with a violent nature, and even if that could change about me, I would not want it to change about me, and would refuse to change it about me, because it is a part of the way I was made, and is a part of who I am, etc. And in my opinion, there a very much way worse things in the world than killing someone in self-defense, or in defense of your loved ones, etc.Jesus didn't have a wife or children to protect, but I do believe he thought it was a sin no matter what, etc.
In his view, no matter what kind of evil was being done to us, or our loved ones, we were to turn the other cheek no matter what, etc.
That being said, I do also think it is a very, very understandable sin in a lot of cases, and also a very, very forgivable one, etc.
This is because we are not Jesus, etc.
And like, for myself in this example, I already know, and have already decided that I most certainly will use violence and/or kill if necessary, etc.
And I will just ask forgiveness if I have to for it in the end, etc.
And this is because I'm not Jesus, and am not made/wired the same way as him, etc, and I am already very, very much keenly aware of that already, etc.
And so I already know I will resort to violence and/or kill if I think it is necessary, etc, for this has already been made up in my mind, etc.
But I do think Jesus thinks it is always a sin always no matter what, etc.
He died on a Roman cross when he didn't have to and could have prevented it at any time after all, etc.
God Bless.