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NASB | Psalm 115:3 But our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Psalm 115:3 But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases. |
Bible Question:
Thanks BradK! Still wrestling with this one though. I can understand a "righteous wrath" But then God would deliver it Himself and not command a mortal to break the Law of not killing by telling him to kill innocents. Deut 20:10-17 also has accounts of jutifying killing, raping and pillaging so long as it is done in God's name. And Leviticus advocates slavery. Just doesn't sound like the upright moral relgion I thought. But the New Testament is kind and pacifist in context. Why is this? Some scholars believe Christ was influenced by the earlier Buddhist moral ethics of Avihimsa (Sanskrit for non-violence) that was imported from India during the trade routes of 300BC - 200BC which stretched from India to Greece. After all, the physical act of placing the palms together in prayer was also an import from the Buddhists which now us Chrsitans use. Any thoughts or ideas on this? Thanks and blessings, Rob |
Bible Answer: Here is a rather remote, and what some might call, twisted idea yet it’s all biblical. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17] That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Have a nice day, CDBJ |