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From: vernono@there.com
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> In news:wsnqk.1235$Tb5.958@fe93.usenetserver.com,
> vernono typed:
>> And the last thing Jesus said to the apostles in concert was to go
>> get a sword, also if a group did not listen, give them the middle
>> finger salute (shake your sandal).
>>
>> Too bad people can't read the entire bible and listen to what Jesus,
>> The Christ, said to do after He left.
>
> You are talking about swords in a metaphorical way, but Jesus meant the
> real swords that can hurt people's body. This here, however, is about
> Spiritual things - opinions, thoughts, ideas... and it is about TRUTH in
> the first instance.
>
No, I am talking about real swords and a pouch of money.
Of course that doesn't chang live by the sword and die by the sword.
And Jesus had compassion on several centurians. These had probably killed
tens or hundreds of people.
>
> To say it with Jesus...
>
> Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
> Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe
> all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway,
> even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Matthew 28:19-20 KJV)
>
>
> To say it with Paul...
>
> "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall
> judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the
> word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with
> all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not
> endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to
> themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their
> ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in
> all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full
> proof of thy ministry. (2 Timothy 4:1-5 KJV)
>
>
>
> Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the
> wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but
> against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness
> of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take
> unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the
> evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your
> loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of
> righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of
> peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able
> to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of
> salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying
> always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching
> thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; And for
> me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly,
> to make known the mystery of the gospel, For which I am an ambassador in
> bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. (Ephesians
> 6:11-20 KJV)
>
>
>
> In addition, I cannot see how your words might fit to Chuck's post... and
> whom you migth see getting a real sword...
>
>
> But our sword is God's Word...
>
> Amen?
>
> --
Yes, the word of God is a sword BUT Jesus talked of a real sword.
Jesus didn't mince words.
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* Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)
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