Ep. 135 - Can Christians Use Self-Defense?
February 16, 2023
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Episode 135 · February 16, 2023
Ep. 135 - Can Christians Use Self-Defense?
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Ep. 135 - Can Christians Use Self-Defense?
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In today's episode, the guys discuss whether Christians should engage in self-defense. We read in Matthew 5:38-39, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” Jesus was speaking to the issue of retribution when He said this. According to the Old Testament law, this was considered equal retribution. He was not being literal in this verse—he was tal...
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