It's Either You or Me

mizpeh · #1 06-12-2008, 07:42 PM

Mt 26:52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Jesus was speaking this to Peter, His disciple. Does this apply to all of us or was it only relevant to that one situation?

Jesus could have called a legion of angels to fight for Him but He didn't and He left us an example of how we are to be in this life, in this dark world. Harmless as doves and wise as serpents.

Old Paths · #2 06-12-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mizpeh

Mt 26:52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Jesus was speaking this to Peter, His disciple. Does this apply to all of us or was it only relevant to that one situation?

Jesus could have called a legion of angels to fight for Him but He didn't and He left us an example of how we are to be in this life, in this dark world. Harmless as doves and wise as serpents.

Thank you for a sane response.

mizpeh · #3 06-12-2008, 07:51 PM

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Thank you for a sane response.

I don't see the Bible being against Christians as police or in the military. Do you?

Old Paths · #4 06-12-2008, 07:58 PM

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I don't see the Bible being against Christians as police or in the military. Do you?

I have some very dear friends that are involved in both, I do not condemn their decision, but for me, I know that I could not do it.

rgcraig · #5 06-12-2008, 08:15 PM

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I have some very dear friends that are involved in both, I do not condemn their decision, but for me, I know that I could not do it.

So it's okay for her to ask this, but my question was irrelevant? Not fair - I'm telling.

Thanks for the compliment though!