Jesus forgives yes. And asks His followers to forgive as well. Doesn’t mean justice doesn’t still happen. Which could lead to their deaths. It’s not “our job” to kill people and make a meeting for them and God. It’s just a phrase people say to sounds tough on those who would seek to harm you or whomever. I would hate to have to end someone’s life because they are threatening me with injury or death. If someone broke into my house and I made it to my gun, it may end badly for them. Or not. It’s God’s Will if I succeed or don’t. I’ll make a decision and go with it. God will forgive me as I will beg for forgiveness, as I do daily. But no, it’s not our job to kill. Putin is incorrect here. But I get what he’s saying.
Jesus forgives yes. And asks His followers to forgive as well. Doesn’t mean justice doesn’t still happen. Which could lead to their deaths. It’s not “our job” to kill people and make a meeting for them and God. It’s just a phrase people say to sounds tough on those who would seek to harm you or whomever. I would hate to have to end someone’s life because they are threatening me with injury or death. If someone broke into my house and I made it to my gun, it may end badly for them. Or not. It’s God’s Will if I succeed or don’t. I’ll make a decision and go with it. God will forgive me as I will beg for forgiveness, as I do daily. But no, it’s not our job to kill. Putin is incorrect here. But I get what he’s saying.