Thankful 1
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"Jesus told us, those who are his disciples that it is no longer acceptable to kill. " - Thankful1
-- Really? Where? Because your scripture quote is about seeking revenge for something done to you.
While it is true that Jesus likely doesn't want you to kill someone out of vengeance, that doesn't mean He said it was no longer acceptable to kill under any circumstance.
Same for the verse talking about praying for those who persecute you.
Someone breaks into your home and is chasing your wife or daughter with an ax. Are you really going to just going to pick up a phone and dial 911 or sit down and say "I forgive him" instead of trying to stop him?
Am looking forward to a verse that actually supports your position.
Only Paul said anything about vengeance. Jesus did not mention vengeance. Jesus told us: (Matthew 5:39)“You have learnt how it was said: ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ But I saythis to you: offer the wicked man no resistance.”
(Matthew 5:43-44) “You have learnt how it was said, you mustlove your neighbor and hate your enemy, but I say this to you: love yourenemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
Many people like to quote misunderstandings of what Paul wrote. Peter warned us, and Calvin and all hisfollowers just ignored Peter’s warning.