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“The end justifies the means” is pagan philosophy. It comes from the father of lies.

What do you get when you combine “Jesus lied” with “You are not following Jesus if you aren’t armed, ready to kill” and “Vlad is a Christian hero / role model” and “By any means necessary / the end justifies the means”? You get something far worse than Vlad. You get the preaching of the devil.

“The Word is the sole rule of Christian duty. It contains in it things to be believed and practiced.” - Thomas Watson

You’re advocating the non-Christian / anti-Christian ends justifies the means philosophy. Vlad approves; Jesus and the apostles reject.

See and follow the teaching and example of Jesus and the apostles. That’s what a follower of Jesus would do.

Pacifists aren’t cowards. C.H. Spurgeon is a fine example of someone who is morally superior to Vlad.

AI Overview responds - “No, historical records show that Vlad the Impaler did not exhibit the fruit of the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit - defined in the Bible as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control - stands in stark contrast to his...

Did Vlad exhibit the fruit of the Spirit?

I’m currently re-reading Tortured for Christ, written by Richard Wurmbrand.

And so, a few simple questions put to @Armour of God went unanswered by him. Jesus said, “For by the standard you judge you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you” (Matthew 7:2). And what is Armour of God’s standard of measure? Straight from his mouth to our...

From my X / Twitter “For you” feed this afternoon - “The most masculine thing a man can do is submit to Jesus Christ.” (Scott Roberts) https://x.com/scottroberts/status/2080347182075392059?s=61 I agree with the pastor.

Are you aware that Jesus the Nazarene, the Messiah, Son of the living God - the “silent Lamb“ of the sermon I recommended to you - is himself a Jew?