A Person, with a Weapon, Breaks into Your Home....

[freeatlast]

God does not say to live by fear.

Yes it's a human instinct, but a Christian is a new creation.

I never said we should live by fear, but not all fear is wrong. Some fear brings pleasure. Old horror movies, bunji jumping, and such. Also like I said fear is a natural emotion to warn us. Yes some fear if carried into worry is wrong. However being prepared for things that can happen is not.
We wear seat belts and have home owners insurance or medical insurance, we wear eye protection when working or a hard hat or gloves or many other things in case something happens or to keep it from happening so we are not caught without a way to respond.
Now let me say I do not have a weapon. I carried a gun prior to my salvation and would use it or just duke it out. I threw all mine in the lake when I got saved to break from the past, but for those who want one for protection there is no biblical reason for them not to have one and use it if they are threatened.

 

[Amy.G]

God does not say to live by fear.

Yes it's a human instinct, but a Christian is a new creation.

You are only a new creation in spirit, not body. We still live in a sinful, wicked, and dangerous world. God has provided the proper fear to help us when we are in danger. Now of course, He doesn't want us to fear spiritual things. We are safe in His arms in that respect.

 

[Amy.G]

I understand. You are in fear. You can paint it or excuse it, but it's still fear, not faith.

Actually, I don't really think about it. But if the situation arose, I would go get my gun. To stand there and let someone kill me is just stupid. I also have my mother to protect, who is unable to protect herself. And I sleep quite well.

 

[plain_n_simple]

Actually, I don't really think about it. But if the situation arose, I would go get my gun. To stand there and let someone kill me is just stupid. I also have my mother to protect, who is unable to protect herself. And I sleep quite well.

So having a gun, and getting it when threatened, is love, and living in faith. And when God told us to pray " Though I walk through the valley of death( the guy that breaks in your house) I shall fear no evil,...." That must mean something else

 

[freeatlast]

I understand. You are in fear. You can paint it or excuse it, but it's still fear, not faith.

I would say that the .45 has calmed her fear. :laugh:

 

[plain_n_simple]

lol, I'll bet

 

[Amy.G]

I would say that the .45 has calmed her fear. :laugh:

That and my two dogs that would go insane barking if someone was to come near me. :laugh:

 

[IANMO(IAMNTMYOWN)]

So having a gun, and getting it when threatened, is love, and living in faith. And when God told us to pray " Though I walk through the valley of death( the guy that breaks in your house) I shall fear no evil,...." That must mean something else

Luke 2:36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

I think this verse speaks for itself concerning this issue.

 

[plain_n_simple]

Luke 2:36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

I think this verse speaks for itself concerning this issue.

The only verse. You might study it instead of using it cause it looks like it fits. Consider the verse before and after.

If you have a gun for protection, It's not condemning, just realize its fear and not faith. Yeah have a bit to grow in Him, then you can trust and rely on Him in every aspect of life. He is my rod and staff, not Smith and Wesson

 

[Yeshua1]

The only verse. You might study it instead of using it cause it looks like it fits. Consider the verse before and after.

If you have a gun for protection, It's not condemning, just realize its fear and not faith. Yeah have a bit to grow in Him, then you can trust and rely on Him in every aspect of life. He is my rod and staff, not Smith and Wesson

Wouldn't jesus today have sent off the Apostles with Pistols for protection?

Those being the swords for today!

 

[Amy.G]

The only verse. You might study it instead of using it cause it looks like it fits. Consider the verse before and after.

If you have a gun for protection, It's not condemning, just realize its fear and not faith. Yeah have a bit to grow in Him, then you can trust and rely on Him in every aspect of life. He is my rod and staff, not Smith and Wesson

Do you lock your doors at night? If so, why?

 

[IANMO(IAMNTMYOWN)]

The only verse. You might study it instead of using it cause it looks like it fits. Consider the verse before and after.

If you have a gun for protection, It's not condemning, just realize its fear and not faith. Yeah have a bit to grow in Him, then you can trust and rely on Him in every aspect of life. He is my rod and staff, not Smith and Wesson

Would you care to explain why you think I used this verse is out of context? I did read the surrounding verse, but didn't feel they nulled the meaning of this one.

If Christ did not want his disciples to use those swords for protection, then what were there for? If it was wrong for them to have them, then why was He commanding them to bring them?

 

[plain_n_simple]

Do you lock your doors at night? If so, why?

No I do not

 

[plain_n_simple]

Would you care to explain why you think I used this verse is out of context? I did read the surrounding verse, but didn't feel they nulled the meaning of this one.

If Christ did not want his disciples to use those swords for protection, then what were there for? If it was wrong for them to have them, then why was He commanding them to bring them?

Lets go back and you tell me when God ever said to fear for your life from men(scripture) if He is always with you,

Tell me how the Lords prayer stands up against God telling you to fear for your life

Tell me how if Satan comes to kill, steal, and destroy, and Jesus comes to give life, you somehow think you will kill in Jesus' name and that works lol

 

[Amy.G]

No I do not

Really? Do you have children?

Do you lock your car doors, wear a seat belt? Have your teeth cleaned? Let your children play in the street? Do you teach them to beware of strangers?

 

[Arbo]

:laugh:

I keep my 45 near my bed. The clip is loaded but separate, just for safety. I will not hesitate to use it should I have to.

Viewed in the light of this post, your avatar is most appropriate.:smilewinkgrin:

 

[blackbird]

Well what do you call it when you want a gun? It's fear.

David, the son of Jesse------was armed with a sling-----and there wasn't one ounce of fear in his mortal body as he walked up on Goliath----and literally pronounced Goliath dead before he even "let loose" with the first and only projectile!!!!

:type::type:

 

[plain_n_simple]

Really? Do you have children?

Do you lock your car doors, wear a seat belt? Have your teeth cleaned? Let your children play in the street? Do you teach them to beware of strangers?

Now you are trying to say if I fear something its ok for you to fear. Lol. Your faith will grow and you wont depend on guns one day

 

[plain_n_simple]

David, the son of Jesse------was armed with a sling-----and there wasn't one ounce of fear in his mortal body as he walked up on Goliath----and literally pronounced Goliath dead before he even "let loose" with the first and only projectile!!!!

:type::type:

And Jesus said?........

 

[Amy.G]

Viewed in the light of this post, your avatar is most appropriate.:smilewinkgrin:

HA! Well, I am an only child. I think my dad wanted a son because he taught me to shoot, fish, mow a beautiful lawn, take care of my car, ect. Yet I'm also quite a girly girl. Pink is my favorite color!