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NASB | Luke 17:3 "Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 17:3 "Pay attention and always be on guard [looking out for one another]! If your brother sins and disregards God's precepts, solemnly warn him; and if he repents and changes, forgive him. |
Bible Question: Norm, you answered it very well. How does this, then justify punishment being deligated by society. Especially before an execution, I am sure that they probably always regret what they did to some level... So, can a devout Christian diligate civil justice? Turn the other cheak to me, rewards evil. I agree that revenge is evil, but retalliation is what makes civilization possible. |
Bible Answer: Hi, Pete2! You know... there might be some civil servants that would actually relish exacting punishment or abusing their office--some actually do, we all have seen it on national television and we hear it in the news on a regular basis! But civil justice and Divine justice are not necessarily congruent. This is why Jesus said "my peace I give you--not the peace of the world." (...the old: "power corrupts!") As far as dispensing civil justice this is what the Bible has to say: Everyone is to obey the governing authorities, because there is no authority except from God and so whatever authorities exist have been appointed by God. So anyone who disobeyes an authority is rebelling against God's ordinance; and rebels must expect to receive the condemnation they deserve. (Romans 13:1-2) Those in society who do not dispense justice, but, instead, abuse their power they well be met with God's condemnation for their wickedness and for usurping God's authority! God Bless! Angel |