Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
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30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.
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32 And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:
33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions.
34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
According to the apostle, these are among the God-ordained examples of true faith. Those examples include people who fought and waged war (far more 'exciting' than dealing with a playground bully).
Luke 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.
Did Jesus command his disciples to obtain deadly weapons, and yet be ignorant as to how to use them properly?
Unnecessary violence is condemned throughout all scripture, but the NT does not teach pure pacifism.
As for the 'NT witness being rather small', the apostles spoke of the OT as 'the Word of God', which it is. And all God's words are pure. And man shall live by EVERY WORD that proceeds out of the mouth of God. The NT is the record and teaching of Jesus, who restored to Israel the original TORAH. It is not a 'replacement' for the Word of God.
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