SELF DEFENSE
Self defense and vengeance are two different things. God expects us to protect our family at all times. Both the Old and New Testament teaches self defense.
Stay away from churches that teach their own doctrines and traditions instead of the word of God. If they teach that you don't have to protect your family but leave everything in God's hands, they are liars.
SELF DEFENSE = PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
VENGEANCE = WHEN YOU TAKE THE LAW INTO YOUR OWN HANDS.
YOU ALWAYS OBEY THE LAWS OF YOUR COUNTRY
The Scribes and Pharisees were taking scriptures of the Old Testament and twisting them.
FOR EXAMPLE : Judges were appointed to punish those who hurt people. However, the Scribes and Pharisees taught that this meant private or individual revenge.
God allows self-defense but not vengeance, or revenge.
Exodus 22:2 If a thief be found breaking up (caught in the act of), and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.
ACCORDING TO GOD'S WORD, YOU SHOULD DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY.
HOWEVER, YOU DO HAVE TO OBEY THE LAWS OF YOUR COUNTRY, EVEN THOUGH THEY DON'T FOLLOW GOD'S RULES OF HOW TO PUNISH CRIMINALS.
22:3 (If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be blood shed for him) ; for he should make full restitution ; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.
Luke 11:21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace.
I Timothy 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own home, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
IF SOMEONE DOES NOT TAKE CARE OF HIS FAMILY (SUPPORT THEM FINANCIALLY, AND PROTECT THEM FROM HARM), HE IS WORSE THAN AN INFIDEL (NON-BELIEVER).
Luke 11:21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace.
I Timothy 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own home, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
IF SOMEONE DOES NOT TAKE CARE OF HIS FAMILY (SUPPORT THEM FINANCIALLY, AND PROTECT THEM FROM HARM), HE IS WORSE THAN AN INFIDEL (NON-BELIEVER).
Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine ; I will repay, saith the LORD."
REVENGE IS NOT TO BE IN THE HANDS OF THE VICTIM.
13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God : the powers that be are ordained of God.
HIGHER POWERS = RULERS.
WE SUPPOSE TO CHOOSE LEADERS THAT WILL ABIDE BY GOD'S RULES.
13:2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God : and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
IF WE SIN AGAINST GOD WE WILL GET BAD LEADERS. HOWEVER, WE STILL HAVE TO OBEY THE LAWS OF OUR COUNTRY.
13:3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power ? do what which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same :
AS LONG AS YOU OBEY THE LAWS OF THE LAND, THE RULERS HAVE TO PROTECT YOU.
13:4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain : for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
PUNISHMENT OF A CRIMINAL SHOULD HAPPEN THROUGH THE CIVIL MAGISTRATES.
THIS IS AFTER THE ASSAILANT IS CAUGHT. IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SELF-DEFENSE.
IF SOMEONE BRAKES INTO YOUR HOME, YOU ARE ALLOWED TO DEFEND YOURSELF, EVEN IF IT MEANS TAKING THE ASSAILANT'S LIFE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
YOU SHOULD ALSO PROTECT YOUR COUNTRY FROM YOUR ENEMIES IN CASE OF WAR (PSALMS 144).
GOD BLESS
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