Agreed, but I wonder how often people use the money lender scene to justify harsh words or actions when Jesus only did that... How many times, and in which situations?
The context of the temple, poor worshippers unable to worship their God, fellow countrymen extorting fellow Jews, and tarnishing the sacrifice --those are extremely big deals. Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Jeremiah, all discuss those issues at length.
On the other hand, a non-believer insulting Jesus wasn't something He really seemed concerned about. The Bible, specifically Ephesians, discussed the importance of being gentle, tender, and kind. And Jesus says they will know you are my followers by how you love one another.
Go read the comments on Mike's video: everyone is touched by Mike's grace! And they are disgusted with Jimmeys actions! And Mike didn't fire one negative response back!
Is there a time and place for fighting? Heck yeah, look at our true President: Trump is a notorious fighter!
But I'd say there seems to be more opportunities for grace rather than war.
That being said, we are at war, with a spiritual and physical enemy who wants complete control and destruction. So there's never a black and white response. Just keep fighting, and keep showing grace, and when we learn that balance I truly believe God is glorified!
Agreed, but I wonder how often people use the money lender scene to justify harsh words or actions when Jesus only did that... How many times, and in which situations?
The context of the temple, poor worshippers unable to worship their God, fellow countrymen extorting fellow Jews, and tarnishing the sacrifice --those are extremely big deals. Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Jeremiah, all discuss those issues at length.
On the other hand, a non-believer insulting Jesus wasn't something He really seemed concerned about. The Bible, specifically Ephesians, discussed the importance of being gentle, tender, and kind. And Jesus says they will know you are my followers by how you love one another.
Go read the comments on Mike's video: everyone is touched by Mike's grace! And they are disgusted with Jimmeys actions! And Mike didn't fire one negative response back!
Is there a time and place for fighting? Heck yeah, look at our true President: Trump is a notorious fighter!
But I'd say there seems to be more opportunities for grace rather than war.
That being said, we are at war, with a spiritual and physical enemy who wants complete control and destruction. So there's never a black and white response. Just keep fighting, and keep showing grace, and when we learn that balance I truly believe God is glorified!