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Originally Posted by handmaiden
If anyone understands this, it is Our Lord. He has had to do a great deal of smiting over the centuries, but His loving kindness and mercy always shine through.
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We know from the historical record, Jesus said
He that is not with me is against me. There are savages out there who deny Matthew recorded those words simply because they personally have seen no writing early enough to be a record of anything; rather whoever wrote it—these wretches say Matthew wasn't a real person—just made up some words they'd like Jesus to have said.
Another thing they make up is how peace-loving He was. We know that one day Jesus will establish a peaceful reign because when He returns many blackguards will be slain. Perhaps I'm overly liberal in my views: I say "many blackguards" because some may be Redeemed even at that late date: rejecting God means spurning His Perfect Love just as much as denying what He actually said. Some of His words are commandments. Some of those commandments involve weapons:
he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
My understanding is imperfect because Jesus still has things to teach me. In my foolishness, clothes seem rather important. But given the choice between a new overcoat and a lethal device, should the Christian go against God's instruction and buy the garment? Those who think so really need to explain their reasons for saying Jesus was wrong.