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Jesus is well known for His continued emphasis on love, forgiveness, and "turning the other cheek." It is therefore surprising to find Jesus advising the disciples to buy a sword in Luke 22:36: "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one." Did Jesus in this verse advocate the use of a sword for self-defence purposes?
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This is an issue over which Christians have vehemently disagreed for many centuries. Following is a summary of the two basic views of how Christians have interpreted Jesus on this issue.
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Mary was a young Jewish girl engaged to Joseph, a carpenter. Like any young woman, she probably had her life planned: marriage, bearing children, raising a family, growing old with Joseph, one day enjoying her own grandchildren and perhaps great-grandchildren.<br>
  
====THE PATH OF NON-RESISTANCE.====
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Mary had no hint that she had been selected to experience a monumental, life-changing event, a major step that would be part of the overarching Plan of God, affecting all peoples—past, present and future.<br>
Christian pacifists believe it is always wrong to injure other humans, no matter what the circumstances. And the same principles supporting pacifism carry over to non-resistance--the belief that any form of self-defence is wrong. This view is usually based on the exemplary life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
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According to Christian pacifist John Yoder, Jesus rejected the existing political state of affairs and taught a form of radical nonviolence. Central to Christ's teaching, Yoder says, is His biblical mandate to "turn the other cheek" when encountering violence (Matthew 5:38-48).
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At a point, Mary came face to face with an archangel named Gabriel, whom God sent to Nazareth, a small town in Galilee, to carry out a special mission. &ldquo;Hail, you who are highly favored,&rdquo; he greeted young Mary. &ldquo;The Lord is with you: blessed are you among women&rdquo; (Luke 1:28).<br>
  
In Yoder's view, the way to victorious living is to refrain from the game of socio-political control. Jesus exposed the futility of the violence engrafted in the present world system by resisting its inclinations even to the point of death. Hence, Christians are to refuse the world's violent methods and follow their Saviour to the cross (Matthew 26:47-52). When Jesus told the disciples to buy a sword (Luke 22:36), pacifists suggest He was only speaking figuratively.
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Mary was familiar with Old Testament accounts of God-fearing men and women who had encountered angels. Now she was standing before such a being. Naturally, she was startled, rendered virtually speechless. After all, God rarely sends angels to appear before human beings.<br>
  
===="TURN THE OTHER CHEEK" ALWAYS?====
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As Gabriel watched her struggle to find the right words to respond he said, &ldquo;Fear not, Mary: for you have found favor with God&rdquo; (Luke 1:29-30).<br>
It is true that Jesus said to turn the other cheek in Matthew 5:38-42. However, many scholars do not believe pacifism (or non-resistance) is the essential point of His teaching in this passage. These scholars do not believe Jesus was teaching to "turn the other cheek" in virtually all circumstances. Even Christ did not literally turn the other cheek when smitten by a member of the Sanhedrin (see John 18:22-23).
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The backdrop to this teaching is that the Jews considered it an insult to be hit in the face, much in the same way that we would interpret someone spitting in our face. Bible scholar R. C. Sproul comments: "What's interesting in the expression is that Jesus specifically mentions the right side of the face [Matthew 5:39]....If I hit you on your right cheek, the most normal way would be if I did it with the back of my right hand....To the best of our knowledge of the Hebrew language, that expression is a Jewish idiom that describes an insult, similar to the way challenges to duels in the days of King Arthur were made by a backhand slap to the right cheek of your opponent."
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While Mary found favor <em>with</em> God, this verse says nothing about being &ldquo;<em>full of grace</em>&rdquo; or being able to &ldquo;<em>extend grace</em>&rdquo; to another. Nor does any other verse in God&rsquo;s Word say any such thing. This belief is simply not supported by Scripture.<br>
  
The principle taught in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:38-42 would thus seem to be that Christians should not retaliate when insulted or slandered (see also Romans 12:17-21). Such insults do not threaten a Christian's personal safety. The question of rendering insult for insult, however, is a far cry from defending oneself against a mugger or a rapist.
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Mary was a person of honorable character. Adultery and all other forms of promiscuity were common during the time she lived—yet Mary saved her virginity for her future husband. Also, rather than rebel against God, she submitted to His will, calling herself a &ldquo;handmaid of the Lord&rdquo; (Luke 1:38), despite rumors that she was an unwed mother.<br>
  
In terms of following Christ's example, one must remember that His personal non-resistance at the cross was intertwined with His unique calling. He did not evade His arrest because it was God's will for Him to fulfil His prophetic role as the redemptive Lamb of God (Matthew 26:52-56). During His ministry, however, He refused to be arrested because God's timing for His death had not yet come (John 8:59). Thus, Christ's unique non-resistance during the Passion does not mandate against self-protection.
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However, Mary was not holy or without sin, as popular doctrine asserts. The Bible clearly states that, with the exception of Jesus Christ, &ldquo;There is <em>none</em> righteous, no, not one,&rdquo; and &ldquo;<em>all</em> have sinned, and come short of the glory of God&rdquo; (Rom. 3:10, 23).<br>
  
====THE BIBLICAL CASE FOR SELF-DEFENCE.====
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On one occasion, Jesus was approached by a certain ruler who asked Him, &ldquo;Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?&rdquo; (Luke 18:18). Jesus&rsquo; response? &ldquo;Why call you Me good? <em>None</em> is good, save [except] one, that is, God&rdquo; (Luke 18:19).<br>
It is noteworthy that the Bible records many accounts of fighting and warfare. The providence of God in war is exemplified by His name YHWH Sabaoth ("The LORD of hosts"--Exodus 12:41). God is portrayed as the omnipotent Warrior-Leader of the Israelites. God, the LORD of hosts, raised up warriors among the Israelites called the shophetim (saviour-deliverers). Samson, Deborah, Gideon, and others were anointed by the Spirit of God to conduct war. The New Testament commends Old Testament warriors for their military acts of faith (Hebrews 11:30-40).  
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Moreover, it is significant that although given the opportunity to do so, none of the New Testament saints--nor even Jesus--are ever seen informing a military convert that he needed to resign from his line of work (Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 3:14).
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Take note. If Christ&rsquo;s mother was &ldquo;holy&rdquo; or &ldquo;sinless,&rdquo; surely He would have mentioned it—yet He did not.<br>
  
Prior to His crucifixion, Jesus revealed to His disciples the future hostility they would face and encouraged them to sell their outer garments in order to buy a sword (Luke 22:36-38; cf. 2 Corinthians 11:26-27). Here the "sword" (Greek: maxairan) is a dagger or short sword that belonged to the Jewish traveller's equipment as protection against robbers and wild animals. A plain reading of the passage indicates that Jesus approved of self-defence.
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When a woman praised Jesus&rsquo; mother in His presence, what was His response? &ldquo;Yes <em>rather</em>, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it&rdquo; (Luke 11:28).<br>
  
Self-defence may actually result in one of the greatest examples of human love. Christ Himself said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:14). When protecting one's family or neighbour, a Christian is unselfishly risking his or her life for the sake of others.
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Mary strove to obey God. Nevertheless, like any other human being, she was subject to the pulls and weaknesses of the flesh, and therefore sinned, as do all.<br>
  
Theologians J. P. Moreland and Norman Geisler say that "to permit murder when one could have prevented it is morally wrong. To allow a rape when one could have hindered it is an evil. To watch an act of cruelty to children without trying to intervene is morally inexcusable. In brief, not resisting evil is an evil of omission, and an evil of omission can be just as evil as an evil of commission. Any man who refuses to protect his wife and children against a violent intruder fails them morally."
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She knew and understood that she too needed a Savior (Luke 1:46-47).<br>

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Mary was a young Jewish girl engaged to Joseph, a carpenter. Like any young woman, she probably had her life planned: marriage, bearing children, raising a family, growing old with Joseph, one day enjoying her own grandchildren and perhaps great-grandchildren.

Mary had no hint that she had been selected to experience a monumental, life-changing event, a major step that would be part of the overarching Plan of God, affecting all peoples—past, present and future.

At a point, Mary came face to face with an archangel named Gabriel, whom God sent to Nazareth, a small town in Galilee, to carry out a special mission. “Hail, you who are highly favored,” he greeted young Mary. “The Lord is with you: blessed are you among women” (Luke 1:28).

Mary was familiar with Old Testament accounts of God-fearing men and women who had encountered angels. Now she was standing before such a being. Naturally, she was startled, rendered virtually speechless. After all, God rarely sends angels to appear before human beings.

As Gabriel watched her struggle to find the right words to respond he said, “Fear not, Mary: for you have found favor with God” (Luke 1:29-30).

While Mary found favor with God, this verse says nothing about being “full of grace” or being able to “extend grace” to another. Nor does any other verse in God’s Word say any such thing. This belief is simply not supported by Scripture.

Mary was a person of honorable character. Adultery and all other forms of promiscuity were common during the time she lived—yet Mary saved her virginity for her future husband. Also, rather than rebel against God, she submitted to His will, calling herself a “handmaid of the Lord” (Luke 1:38), despite rumors that she was an unwed mother.

However, Mary was not holy or without sin, as popular doctrine asserts. The Bible clearly states that, with the exception of Jesus Christ, “There is none righteous, no, not one,” and “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:10, 23).

On one occasion, Jesus was approached by a certain ruler who asked Him, “Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 18:18). Jesus’ response? “Why call you Me good? None is good, save [except] one, that is, God” (Luke 18:19).

Take note. If Christ’s mother was “holy” or “sinless,” surely He would have mentioned it—yet He did not.

When a woman praised Jesus’ mother in His presence, what was His response? “Yes rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it” (Luke 11:28).

Mary strove to obey God. Nevertheless, like any other human being, she was subject to the pulls and weaknesses of the flesh, and therefore sinned, as do all.

She knew and understood that she too needed a Savior (Luke 1:46-47).