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NASB | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Prov 25:21, 22] |
Bible Question:
There is killing in time of war, but are we to be the killers (we meaning Christians) or are we meant to be the healers? Eccl. 3 v3 There is a time to kill and a time to HEAL. Surely we must follow Christs example in this and not hit back at those who attack us. Eph. 6v12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers , against the authorities, against the spiritual forcesof evil in the heavenly realms. Eph.6v15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Let us make sure that we are following the way that Christ has set for us and that we don't get caught up in the battles of this world. God bless and grant you his peace. Amen |
Bible Answer: Jon, May I recommend that you do a word study on the words kill and killing. War should be abhorrent to all. It definitely wouldn't be at the top of my list of choices. When one is referring to kill are they referring to murder? Murder is killing but not all killing is tantamount to murder. Do the word study. I dont know how many times over the years I've had people tell me I couln't be a Christian and be in the military. Ya know I got tired of it. Being in the military never had anything to do with wheather I was a Christian or not. Explain to us men of God such as David, The bible tells us David was man after Gods own heart. A military man hmmm... Many men and women Cristian and non christian alike have sacrificed thier lives so that you and I can enjoy the freedoms God has so richly granted us. In Him, lionheart |