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Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne
The question above is misleading, but in another post, you asked if Jesus would tell His servants to fight.
I present the following scripture.
Jesus speaking--
Lu 22:36
Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
Why would he tell people to buy a sword, to filet their fish with???
His disciples even carried swords. Not once did Jesus tell them to get rid of it.
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In our modern world we think of a sword as something to kill with. However, in the ancient world it was used to protect one's self on perilous journeys. Traveling long expanses of wilderness presented dangers ranging from lions to bears in biblical times. Christ's statement may also have been a figure of speech indicating that the time was coming when the disciples would face fearce opposition to their preaching the gospe. This would explain why when they left to literally obey him and brought two swords Jesus said, "It is enough." It's possible that they misunderstood him as was pretty common with them. Jesus rebuked Peter strongly for using the sword against another person and instead sought to heal the man Peter was willing to engage in mortal combat with. When the details are considered one is hard pressed to demonstrate that Jesus wanted them to pack swords to slice up the Romans. Besides...two was enough in Christ's eyes. It's unclear as to if Jesus meant that the two swords were enough for the group of twelve, sufficient to protect them from beasts as they traveled or if the statement, "It is enough." is aimed at restraining their actions as though they misunderstood him. If viewed in this way Christ's words, "It is enough.", would be a strong indicator that they were to leave the swords alone. However, Peter, in his carnality, chose to secretely carry a sword with him. Well intentioned of course, intending to defend Jesus and protect him from what was indeed his mission...which was to die for mankind.
Hense we see carnal reasoning and the useage of violence contrasted with the surrender of God's will and purpose no matter how dreadful.
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