Subject: You shall not Murder, then told too?? |
Bible Note: Your question is precisely the reason I questioned whether Jesus meant two swords were enough for the group or an individual. However, if the disciples were to always be together, then two swords may be enough for the group. If I were a criminal, I wouldn't attack a group of 12 strong men, especially if two of them had swords. In any case, the most obvious purpose of them having a sword at all would be for self defense. We know from the character of Jesus, that he would not advocate his disciples using their swords in an evil manner (like using them to steal things in time of need). As Christians we can take two responses to evildoers who would kill our families and friends. We can sit idly by, unarmed, and allow a lone gunman to shoot our loved ones as happened at Wedgewood Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Or, we can work within the laws of the land, obtain a handgun carry permit, and keep a sidearm concealed on our person in order to protect our family and friends whether in church or in the shopping mall. I prefer the latter, and I guarantee if a criminal discharges his firearm in our church, I'll make sure he doesn't take a second shot. These are, of course, my opinions, and in keeping with rule #3 of this forum, I mean no illwill toward anyone, including those who would choose the first option above and remain unarmed in spite of evildoers who would do harm. |