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NASB | Deuteronomy 7:2 and when the LORD your God delivers them before you and you defeat them, then you shall utterly destroy them. You shall make no covenant with them and show no favor to them. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Deuteronomy 7:2 and when the LORD your God gives them over to you and you defeat them, then you shall utterly destroy them. You shall not make a covenant (treaty) with them nor show mercy and compassion to them. |
Subject: How do we open eyes to truth? |
Bible Note: Johnny, Trust that I am not angry. But I am tired of repeating myself. I do not like or enjoy war. Do you understand me? I do not hate my enemies. Did you hear that? I do not want to kill all my enemies. Can you grasp my words? Please listen for a moment instead of just spewing forth sentimental nonsense. God commands us to discipline our children. God commands us to enforce discipline and order in His church. God commands us not to sin. God says that there is a social consequence to sin. God commands that we obey common law and the specific law of the land He has given us. Every civilized nation on earth requires that just punishment be meted out to those are violent and anti-social. There is a difference between 'fighting back' and taking defensive measures. God commands us to be meek AND wise in our dealings with the world. Please answer: Would you let your child spit in your face, just because he wanted to? If a man with a gun came to your home and shot dead your child, would you offer your wife to him next, or just leave your family altogether and run to the mountains? Would you like to go to the prisons and unconditionally release all the murderers and rapists and violent criminals? Please, don't qualify each answer with a long discourse about turning the other cheek or loving your enemy, just answer 'yes' or 'no.' If you answered 'yes' to these three questions, then the discussion is truly at an end. If you answered 'no' to all three, then maybe your 'theory' is not practical. Truly, *in the church* I will uphold every verse of Scripture that you quote. However, in dealing with an ever-escalating world of violence, it is irresponsible to just run to the mountains or ignore crime as if it were none of your business. In Christ Jesus, charis |