Timeline for How to interpret "All who live by the sword, die by the sword..."
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| Sep 9, 2021 at 12:14 | comment | added | another theory | Jesus was an enforcer - John 2:15 So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle. He poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. & “But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them, bring them here and kill them in front of me.” (Luke 19:27) | |
| Aug 13, 2021 at 17:46 | comment | added | Austin | Thanks for that. I find it hard to square the idea that Christians should not be law enforcers whom the Holy Spirit describes as God's servant for good. I could understand not being involved in the corrupt governments along with the early Christians during their time, but I think that the American law enforcement principles have been sufficiently "Christianized" such that I can't see a Biblical problem with Christian involvement with most local law enforcement. I do have my problems with law enforcement on the national level. | |
| Aug 13, 2021 at 17:16 | comment | added | agarza | I personally would not join law enforcement or the military. Each individual has to make their own decision on these kinds of matters. But for reference, see the article "Army" in the Insight on the Scriptures for more information. | |
| Aug 13, 2021 at 17:07 | comment | added | Austin | What about Romans 13:3-4 ? Do you really interpret Matthew 26:52 to mean that Christians are not allowed to join law enforcement and the military? That seems to be the logical conclusion of your case here. | |
| Aug 7, 2021 at 16:50 | history | answered | agarza | CC BY-SA 4.0 |