Bible Question:
EX20:13 You shall not murder. A command from God. Then the people get out of control in Ex 32:27 He said to them, "Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, 'Every man of you put his sword upon his thigh, and go back and forth from gate to gate in the camp, and kill every man his brother, and every man his friend, and every man his neighbor.' " Question is Why would God Say not to Murder then turn around and tell them too? |
Bible Answer: Is killing in self-defense justified? Does killing in self-defense or in time of war constitute a justifiable exception to God's rule (commandment)? I ask this question in all sincerity. This is not a trick question, or set-up or anything of the kind. I really want to know. Is any killing of any kind condoned in the New Testament? All reasonable answers would be appreciated. If you can quote Scripture to support your answer, so much the better, but for this one question this one time, a Scripture reference is not required, only preferred. |