Would Jesus Support War?

[PsyOps]

I'm quite sure God (and Jesus) hates man warring with each other. But isn't it just possible God also understands that when you or your loved ones' lives are threatened God would honor your right to defend yourself? I'm quite certain if any of you had the opportunity to defend yourself from someone wanting to inflict harm on you, you would use even lethal means to do so, and not turn the other cheek. Shouldn’t the same apply to defending a nation?

[Xaquin44]

Originally Posted by camily

No they don't have your money, God does. It's his to begin with.

pfft

why does god need a starship?

er, .... money?

edit: and it is not gods money .... it's mine .... if he wants it he can work 50 hours a week for it.

[camily (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Xaquin44

pfft

why does god need a starship?

er, .... money?

edit: and it is not gods money .... it's mine .... if he wants it he can work 50 hours a week for it.

He works 24/7.

[Xaquin44]

Originally Posted by camily

He works 24/7.

ok, good, then he really doesn't need mine.

[Marie]

Originally Posted by Bavarian

Chuck Norris column saying Jesus would support ALL war. He supports Huckabee.
WorldNetDaily: Would Jesus support war?

Question: "What does the Bible say about war?"

Answer: Many people make the mistake of believing the Bible says, “You shall not kill,” and seek to apply this command to war. However, the Bible actually says, “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13). The Hebrew word literally means “the intentional, premeditated killing of another person with malice.” God often ordered the Israelites to go to war with other nations (1 Samuel 15:3; Joshua 4:13). God ordered the death penalty for numerous crimes (Exodus 21:12; 21:15; 22:19; Leviticus 20:11). So, God is not against killing in all circumstances, but rather only murder.

[fredcaudle]

Originally Posted by Xaquin44

ok, good, then he really doesn't need mine.

He never said He did...

Tithing is to express faith, not the nonsense you guys "who don't tithe" preach. Why tithe or think God would want you to tithe when 1. you don't believe and 2. you don't respect God?

3. Why does tithing bother non-tithers? That always cracks me up...

[Dondi]

Originally Posted by Xaquin44

pfft

why does god need a starship?

er, .... money?

edit: and it is not gods money .... it's mine .... if he wants it he can work 50 hours a week for it.

God doesn't need us or our money. But what He wants is for us to give unto others, to be less selfish with what we have, to learn the principle of giving as a virtue. That is part of the process of conforming us to His image. God wants us to give cheerfully, not reluctantly, but He also wants us to know the value of giving even when we don't particularly feel like it.

[Xaquin44]

Originally Posted by fredcaudle

He never said He did...

Tithing is to express faith, not the nonsense you guys "who don't tithe" preach. Why tithe or think God would want you to tithe when 1. you don't believe and 2. you don't respect God?

3. Why does tithing bother non-tithers? That always cracks me up...

I was just responding to Camily who said that my money, was in fact, gods money.

Personally, I could care less what church goers do with their money. When I went I always put in some money .... certainly not 10% as my rent at the time took a considerable amount of my money.

Let me tell you all, god has nothing on insurance and renters.

[Xaquin44]

Originally Posted by Dondi

God doesn't need us or our money. But what He wants is for us to give unto others, to be less selfish with what we have, to learn the principle of giving as a virtue. That is part of the process of conforming us to His image. God wants us to give cheerfully, not reluctantly, but He also wants us to know the value of giving even when we don't particularly feel like it.

selfish my ass. I worked for it. If I was walking by some plate of free cookies that said 'take one' and took 5 or 6 then that would be selfish. Spending money on myself and my friends and family that I go out and earn isn't selfish.

[camily (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Xaquin44

I was just responding to Camily who said that my money, was in fact, gods money.

Personally, I could care less what church goers do with their money. When I went I always put in some money .... certainly not 10% as my rent at the time took a considerable amount of my money.

Let me tell you all, god has nothing on insurance and renters.

People that tithe and believe know what I meant. I was saying that all we have is a gift from God. We have nothing without Him. God will always provide for us if we trust in Him. It's amazing! Just like 2A's milk miracle.