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I've started reading the Bible

When I was 12 my school handed out small Gideon Bibles that had a daily reading schedule, so that over the course of two years, you'd have read the whole NT. I read it twice. Got nothing from it. Fast forward 40 years, and the knocks and scrapes of life, and here I am - thoroughly disillusioned with the world (boo-hoo, woe is me lol).

So I bought a leather bound KJV red letter edition (Jesus's words are printed in red) and I am reading Matthew then will read Mark, Luke and John. With what I have learned through living, the Word is beginning to make sense. My impression is that Jesus is no softy - he rebukes and remonstrates, criticises and condemns, but at last I am starting to see the light of Christ.

It seems to me that by taking my fill of what this world has to offer - and being sickened with it and finally pouring it away - my cup is empty and ready to be filled with the love of the living Christ. At 12 I was not receptive. My mind was occupied with worldly things. At 52 I stand ready to reject this devilish world and surrender. Well, almost. It's not easy but I'm making a start.

When I was 12 my school handed out small Gideon Bibles that had a daily reading schedule, so that over the course of two years, you'd have read the whole NT. I read it twice. Got nothing from it. Fast forward 40 years, and the knocks and scrapes of life, and here I am - thoroughly disillusioned with the world (boo-hoo, woe is me lol). So I bought a leather bound KJV red letter edition (Jesus's words are printed in red) and I am reading Matthew then will read Mark, Luke and John. With what I have learned through living, the Word is beginning to make sense. My impression is that Jesus is no softy - he rebukes and remonstrates, criticises and condemns, but at last I am starting to see the light of Christ. It seems to me that by taking my fill of what this world has to offer - and being sickened with it and finally pouring it away - my cup is empty and ready to be filled with the love of the living Christ. At 12 I was not receptive. My mind was occupied with worldly things. At 52 I stand ready to reject this devilish world and surrender. Well, almost. It's not easy but I'm making a start.

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I've read too many christian using scriptures to justify inaction, and condemn those who took action, while at the same time, they enjoy the everyday fruits of peace and civilization obtained by those who took action, against evil

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Tours

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Now you're twisting what I said. I never said to not take action. I stated Jesus didn't promote violence. We can take action without the means of violence. Any chance you might answer my question?

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>Now you're twisting what I said. I never said to not take action. We can take action without the means of violence.

....

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50952443

>A gunman who opened fire in a church in Texas, fatally shooting two people before being killed by an armed member of the congregation, has been named.

>In 2017, 26 people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, during a Sunday service.

"Violence begets violence", indeed...

You're unprepared to face violent evil doers, and you're unprepared precisely because like too many christian, you have done nothing to get prepared. Worse, your only concern is to find excuses in the scriptures to justify your inaction when it comes to preparedness.

>I stated Jesus didn't promote violence.

Sometimes you have no choice, and it's precisely the worst case scenario. And it's too late to prepare once you or your loved ones are facing it. Luke 22:36

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You, my friend, do not understand the love of God. You are good at using scripture to serve your own purposes, but lack wisdom and understanding. I'll be praying the Holy Spirit helps you in this manner.