Hi Arthyron,
God being totally sovereign! Do you think He is not only aware, but He has caused any situation that happens? So if God is causing a situation to happen, shouldn't we obey His commandment.
Mat 5:39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Luke 22:36 And He said to them, "But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one.
What is this sword we should buy?
Heb 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Isa 49:2 He made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me away.
Rev 2:16 Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.
There is not a single scripture of Christ or any of the Apostles defending themselves, not even to their death?
Ray does address this, here is the email.
http://www.forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,1516.0.html> What do you believe the bible says about personal self
> defense? If you can not answer me now I would like to
> see something on your site in the future. Thank you.
Dear Michael:
The Bible says: "But I say unto you, That ye RESIST NOT EVIL, but whosoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also" (Matt. 5:39).
God be with you,
Ray
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God is sovereign, there is nothing we should fear and there is no situation that we need to take into our own hands to do harm to anyone.
1Pe 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
v. 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
v. 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,
Rom 12:17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.
v. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
v. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord.
v. 20-21 Therefore
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head."
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
mercy, peace, and love
Kat