Don't let them take away your peace. Remember, it's what comes out of a man's mouth that defiles him. It's what you let yourself think and say that dims the lamp of the Lord and makes the way seem dark and murky. Evil is not new. If your words are angry, your thoughts are angry. If your thoughts are angry, you're angry. If you're angry, you're afraid. If you're afraid, you lack faith and love. Out of the same mouth proceeds both blessings and cursings.
Brethren, this ought not to be.
Follow Christ's example. You can do it.
Agreed. I see nothing wrong with carrying a gun everywhere we go so we have the means to defend ourselves and those around us in a crisis. In fact, I fully support it and will be buying my own holster and a smaller gun to go with it this week. But yes, keep your heart pure, even if your head is on a swivel. Don't get angry. Don't go looking for revenge or looking for trouble. Just be ready for it at all times. We all may need to kill to defend ourselves or others at some point. I just hope that if/when we do, we won't have any hate in our heart as we pull the trigger.