self defence.christian or not: Re: Re: Re: is self defence allowed in the Bible

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In response to message posted by reddeer20:

Red, I think the easiest, & least misunderstood way, to explain this would be to just give the explaination found in my NIV. Why didn't you do it since you gave the refrence? Here it is: "22:36 - a purse... a bag Until now they had been dependent on generous hospitality, but future opposition would require them to be prepared to pay their own way. buy one... An extreme figure of speech used to warn them of the perilous times about to come. They would need defense & protection, as Paul did when he appealed to Caesar (Ac 25:11) as the one who "bears the sword"(Rom 13:4). 22:37 - numbered with the transgressors... Jesus was soon to be arrested as a criminal, in fulfillment of prophetic Scripture, & his deciples would also be in danger for being his followers.
Now, that is the biblical reasoning for selfdefence if you are a child of God & claim Jesus as your Savior. Society usually draws the line of self defence in an argument or physical fight as, minimal force needed to get yourself out of danger. DON'T quote me, I'm not a lawyer! You want better clarification for a specific case, ask a good lawyer. Most of them have a free 1st consultation.

-- posted by purplestar