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<p>Our biggest aim is to share the <FONT color="#ooooaa" size="">'''Word of God'''</font> through a medium that is accessible to everyone who has access to a PC, Tablet or even mobile device.  We have searched through every nook and cranny of the Wibbly  Wobbly Web to find the best and most accurate articles according to the bible, all into to one place...'''www.wicwiki.org.uk'''. *formerly known as<FONT color="#oooaaf" size=""> '''What is Christianity'''</font></p>   
 
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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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====THE PATH OF NON-RESISTANCE.====
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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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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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===="TURN THE OTHER CHEEK" ALWAYS?====
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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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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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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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====THE BIBLICAL CASE FOR SELF-DEFENCE.====
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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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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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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.
  
<strong>BELIEVE YOU ARE VALUABLE AS  GOD&rsquo;S CREATION</strong><br/>
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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."
'''YOU  ARE CREATED''' in God&rsquo;s image to share His life, love, purpose and creative plan. You are therefore infinitely valuable to Him. He is saying to you, right now:  &ldquo;I love you. I created my best when I created you. I paid a price for you and  you are worth all I ever paid for you. I have destined my best for you.<br>
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<em>God created humankind in his  own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.  In the likeness of God he created male and female.2</em><br/>
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<p>God  made nothing inferior. He is first class all the way. He created you unique.  You are exceptional —one-of-a-kind Before you were born, you existed in God&rsquo;s  mind. He knew this world would need you at this time. He planned you with a special  purpose that no one but you could fulfil because no one on earth could do what  you are here to do. Your God-given value does not depend on special genes from  superior parents. Your worth before God is not measured by your assets, the  colour of your skin, super intelligence or formal education. All sorts of miracles start happening when you discover and accept your value and your  potential.</p>
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<p>The  Bible says, <em>You are God&rsquo;s workmanship.3 </em>The man who wrote most of the Psalms was wonder-struck by how God made  human persons. <em>The Lord made people a  little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor4  </em>(K.J.V. <em>a little lower than the <strong>angels</strong>. </em>The original Hebrew word used is &ldquo;Elohim&rdquo; — God, as used in '''Ge.1:l'''.)<br>
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<em>The Lord gave them dominion  over the works of his hands; he put all things under their feet.5</em><br>
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The  bottom line of positive and stable self-esteem is when you can say: &ldquo;I  accept the value that God has put on me. When you do that, you will then  cooperate with God to develop the best possible you in this world.</p>
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<p><strong>Self-value </strong>will rid you of all jealousy  because you will never again want to be anyone else.6<br>
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<strong>Self-value</strong> will wipe out inferiority  because you are in God&rsquo;s class of being and He, in you, is greater than any  person or any power outside of you.7<br>
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<strong>Self-value</strong> will eliminate fear of  failure or defeat because nothing can stop you and God working together.8<br>
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<strong>Self-value</strong> will give you courage  because you discover that with God at work in you, you become indomitable.9<br>
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  <strong>Self-value</strong> will cause you to stand up tall,  to square your shoulders, to look out into the future with new confidence, to  walk with a steady stride, and to rise to the level of importance for which God  created you. &lsquo;<br>
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  God  created human persons as much like Himself as any child can be like its natural  parents.<br>
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  God  planned that whatever could be said about <strong>Him, </strong>could be said about you.&rsquo;<br>
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  God  never planned you or me for poverty, inferiority, sickness, depression, want or  insecurity. 12<br>
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  God  never created anything inferior — not you —not any human person.&rsquo;3</p>
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<p>As  this powerful principle takes root, you begin to see and respect yourself as a  member of divine royalty. 14<br>
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  God&rsquo;s  family is supposed to represent Him and to reflect His lifestyle on earth.  Recognise your value. When you do, you cause the seeds of greatness to  germinate in you.&rsquo;5 Keep those seeds watered by thinking on them and  reaffirming your value until your attitude and conduct are transformed.</p>
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<p>Now  say this to God, out loud.</p>
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<p><strong>I RECOGNIZE my value, that  You created me in Your own image and likeness. Whatever can be said about You  can be said about me as Your offspring.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>My life is Your very breath </strong>— <strong>Your life in human form. Your best material is in me. I am the product  of love. Tam created for greatness, crowned with glory and honour, to have dominion  over all of Your works.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>THANK YOU, LORD. I have had  a rebirth of self-worth. Knowing that I am created in Your image and likeness  reminds me of my divine origin, of my high purpose, of my infinite value.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>I shall never again  depreciate the me that You value so much. I shall never again put down what You  have lifted up. I am not a nobody. I am a real somebody.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>AMEN!</strong></p>
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'Did Jesus advocate the use of a sword for self-defence purposes

(Luke 22:36-38)

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?

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.

THE PATH OF NON-RESISTANCE.

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.

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).

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.

"TURN THE OTHER CHEEK" ALWAYS?

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).

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."

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.

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.

THE BIBLICAL CASE FOR SELF-DEFENCE.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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."