If we use any of Scripture, we have to use it all. For some reason, the same Jesus that emphasized forgiveness also said to secure a personal weapon. He also ran the thieves out of his Father's house.
I know I generally go the "Soft Answer" and forgiveness path, but yesterday, I backed a karen up. She was wrong, she was nasty, and I was the customer.
but securing a personal weapon has nothing to do with forgiveness. I know it's hard brother/sister. It sure is hard when they are wrong and nasty. Truth and forgiveness. Bless you too
Hey, I'm with you. One thing that might be crossed here is this: Forgiving someone does not mean you no longer consider them a threat. It means you're no longer holding a grudge. You can forgive someone but still decide to not associate with them. Especially if they are a repeat thief/murderer like the dems. The "forgive them and pretend they aren't murderous" mentality is described as "suicidal empathy" because it's just that.
The Bible also says cast not your pearls before swine.
And yes we can forgive people, but that doesn't mean that we are doormat to them. My sister is a really good example of this. She was a really rebellious woman she was in and out of jail for the better part of two decades. I forgave her for what she did to me but that doesn't mean that I have to trust her, and it doesn't mean that I have to let her treat me the way she did before.
You don't let those that abuse you keep abusing you. Its not like they're being denied service, you're just not giving them your service.
Meek doesn't mean weak. To be virtuous is to be strong enough to be dangerous when needed. A weak or useless man cannot be "good." When you are called upon to take the sword, you must be willing to fight.
This is going to get hate and downvotes but I don't care. Christ preached FORGIVENESS and helping all those in need.
If we use any of Scripture, we have to use it all. For some reason, the same Jesus that emphasized forgiveness also said to secure a personal weapon. He also ran the thieves out of his Father's house.
I know I generally go the "Soft Answer" and forgiveness path, but yesterday, I backed a karen up. She was wrong, she was nasty, and I was the customer.
Blessings.
but securing a personal weapon has nothing to do with forgiveness. I know it's hard brother/sister. It sure is hard when they are wrong and nasty. Truth and forgiveness. Bless you too
God forgives only after repentance. Why should we do anything different?
Hey, I'm with you. One thing that might be crossed here is this: Forgiving someone does not mean you no longer consider them a threat. It means you're no longer holding a grudge. You can forgive someone but still decide to not associate with them. Especially if they are a repeat thief/murderer like the dems. The "forgive them and pretend they aren't murderous" mentality is described as "suicidal empathy" because it's just that.
Is this what you mean?
Who are you to demand repentance? Sinners don't answer to humans, only God. I don't want this to turn into an argument...
Because that is the dynamic with God…. Men must forgive because we are commanded to based on our forgiveness. 70 times 7 is the Prescription.
The Bible also says cast not your pearls before swine.
And yes we can forgive people, but that doesn't mean that we are doormat to them. My sister is a really good example of this. She was a really rebellious woman she was in and out of jail for the better part of two decades. I forgave her for what she did to me but that doesn't mean that I have to trust her, and it doesn't mean that I have to let her treat me the way she did before.
You don't let those that abuse you keep abusing you. Its not like they're being denied service, you're just not giving them your service.
Meek doesn't mean weak. To be virtuous is to be strong enough to be dangerous when needed. A weak or useless man cannot be "good." When you are called upon to take the sword, you must be willing to fight.