Christians Responding to a Threat

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Threat: What is a threat?

Definition of threat

1: an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage

3: an indication of something impending as the sky held a threat of rain
Does it matter?

What Kind of threat? Does it matter? Yes.

Let us see what the Bible tells us:

Romans 12:17 ESV

Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.

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After King Saul became obsessed with killing David there were times when David could have killed King Saul but did not.

READ: 1 Samuel 24 New International Version (NIV)

“. . . . ’” Then David crept up unnoticed and cut off a corner of Saul’s robe.”

David could have killed King Saul who was a sever threat but did not.

Jesus told Peter to put away his sword in the Garden of Gethsemane when Judas betrayed Him and He was about to be lead away.

John 18:11 ESV

So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”

What about threats to you and your family?

If a thief is found breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no bloodguilt for him, but if the sun has risen on him, there shall be bloodguilt for him. He shall surely pay. If he has nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.

Much more to learn: Do not Murder; God may be the avenger; Jesus advocates turning the other cheek in some cases . . .

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The Human Tongue

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If a leader is in charge of a powerful military armed with a great many weapons that can inflict great harm and this leader orders their use it is the tongue that unleashed the harm, just as much as the military and its weapons. Words are powerful. If a spouse says I love you or instead I hate you, the recipient is either uplifted or devastated. If your son or daughter is encouraged or discouraged it most likely came from your words. Likewise teachers and students, bosses and employees . . . etc.

39Proverbs 18:21 ESV

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.

Proverbs 6:16-19 ESV

There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him : haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.

Can you control your tongue?

James 3:1-18 ESV

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! …

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Be Still Be Quiet Be Open

Be Still, Be Quiet, Be Open.

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Be Still

Slow down; meditate; pray; read GOD’S Word and ponder it.

Psalm 46:10 ESV

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

Psalm 37:7 ESV

StillnessBe still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!

Be Quiet

Read about Elijah, especially note 1 Kings 19:12 (ESV)

Remove distractions; Get away from noise; Listen to your thoughts

James 1:19 ESV

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;

StillnessProverbs 17:28 ESV

Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

Be Open

Read about Elijah, especially note 1 Kings 19:12 (ESV)Respond to GOD; Adjust to GOD’S truth; Be willing to serve GOD

Hebrews 4:12 ESV

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.Read about Elijah, especially note 1 Kings 19:12 (ESV)

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Parting Thought

Read about Elijah, especially note 1 Kings 19:12 (ESV)

¹²And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper.^[a]

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Science and GOD

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GOD as The Creator is the cause for our existence. The Book of Genesis is a beautiful description of the process: whether you believe it literally, allegorically or metaphorical I will not debate that here. Whatever we are GOD has equipped us with the ability to learn, share knowledge, and understand more about existence and the cosmos collectively. Humans also make use of what is learned in the form of applied science – technology. Unfortunately because we have free will (as did the Fallen Angles) we can and do make bad choices. The Bible teaches we have a selfish and sinful nature that only can be overcome by accepting The Sacrificial Death of Jesus Christ. However,we still must apply determination and acquire Biblical Knowledge in order to live the life as a Christian.

2 Peter 1:5 ESV

For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,

GOD Gave us Intelligence and a Mind

With brain power we can learn about and make use of nature: this is a gift from GOD. The scientific method and medical science are examples. We must remember always we are the created not the creator.

Proverbs 18:15

An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

We must remember always we are the created not the creator.

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GOD’s Ways

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I have on several occasions explained that human standards and GOD’s standards are not the same (like it or not; agree or disagree), if it were not so, GOD would not be GOD. Warm and fuzzy, “Fire and Brimstone”, Judge, Mercy Grantor, or Chastiser? Same GOD, DIFFERENT SITUATIONS.

Hippie flower children gushing with love: yes

but not always.

Satan challenged GOD and was cast out of heaven; Adam and Eve sinned and were cast out of the Garden of Eden; Humans were so depraved GOD had Noah build an Arch for himself and his righteous family and representatives of all living creatures, then destroyed all the sinners in a flood – along with everything else.

Isaiah 40:11 ESV

He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5 ESV

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;

Moses was angry on GOD’S behalf after seeing the Golden Calf ? Yes.

Moses was a great leader but succumbed to the constant grumbling of “the ”chosen people” as they wandered in the wilderness.

Read: Numbers 20:2 – 13

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Moses and Aaron struck a rock to obtain water for the people as they had done previously, however, GOD had instructed them to speak to the rock in order to obtain water. This disobedience cost them entry into the “Promised Land”.

_Heaven or Hell: Yes, but Jesus offers peace with GOD – avoidance of Hell and an Eternity in heaven.

Romans 6:23 ESV

For the wages of sin is death (hell*), but the free gift of God is eternal life (heaven*) in Christ Jesus our Lord.

*I added these words for clarity.

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Reap What You Sow

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Galatians 6:7 ESV

Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.

This seems so evident yet people still deceive themselves so easily. Last Sunday our pastor reminded us of this truth as he expounded on the story of King Saul and David. It reverberated in me because coupled with a decadent culture’s decline was the insistence that people do what is right in their own mind and ignore GOD. The irony? They act so surprised hen they reap the consequences of their actions.

Theft and jail time

Reckless driving; tickets, accidents and higher insurance rates.

Carelessness with hygiene (even sex) a disease or illness.

Proverbs 22:8 ESV

Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of his fury will fail.

However, Sow Good and Reap Good

Luke 6:38 ESV

Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together,running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”

When you do what is right while it is not guaranteed, you are more likely to reap a positive reward. Clean living with fairness and adherence to the ways of GOD encourages positive results: health, stable family and confidence in your abilities to make way in this world.

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Be in the Moment

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We are but a mist that fades away.

28James 4:13-17 ESV

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” As it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.

Put priority on things from above and eternity

Matthew 6:33-34 ESV

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Our plans fade in the light of the Lord

Jeremiah 29:11 ESV

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Isaiah 55:8-9 ESV

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

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GOD Jesus Holy Spirit

GOD: Creator; the Law Giver

Colossians 1:16 ESV

For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.

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Jesus Christ: Fulfilled the Law gave us forgiveness and an opportunity of an When you accept Christ you also receive The Holy Spirit eternity with GOD

Matthew 5:17-20 ESV

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom When you accept Christ you also receive The Holy Spirit.

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The Holy Spirit: Fills believers with a new spirit.

When you accept Christ you also receive The Holy Spirit

Acts 2:1-47 ESV

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. …

When you accept Christ you also receive The Holy Spirit

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Evil Comes from Sin

Today people shy away from talking about sin because The Bible teaches we all are sinners and many people refuse to accept this. Yes we all are sinners from the most horrible dictator to the shop lifter who takes an apple. In human terms there is a difference but to GOD sin is sin:

Romans 3:23 ESVEvil Comes from Sin

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

By the Standard of GOD sinners deserve death

Romans 6:23 ESV

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.Evil Comes from Sin

One Hope; one Way; one Jesus

John 14:6 ESV

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

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What does the Most Harm

What does the Most Harm?

Overt deliberate action, unknown effects or unintended consequences? Any of the above can and often do cause harm. What can add to the negative results are subterfuge, callous disregard or unconcern for others.

Proverbs 6:16-19 ESV

There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.

Proverbs 18:21 ESV

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.

Once David sinned with Bathsheba he wanted to conceal his sin; he then first wanted her husband Uriah to come home from the war and sleep with her on the pretense he needed his report but that failed . . .

2 Samuel 11:11 ESV

Uriah said to David, “The ark and Israel and Judah dwell in booths, and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord are camping in the open field. Shall I then go to my house, to eat and to drink and to lie with my wife? As you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do this thing.”What does the Most Harm

He then created a plan for him to be out in front of the troops and the army to withdraw and leave him exposed to the enemy alone

2 Samuel 12:14-17 ESV

¹⁴In the morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it by the hand of Uriah. ¹⁵In the letter he wrote, “Set Uriah in the forefront of the hardest fighting, and then draw back from him, that he may be struck down, and die.” ¹⁶And as Joab was besieging the city, he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew there were valiant men. ¹⁷And the men of the city came out and fought with Joab, and some of the servants of David among the people fell. Uriah the Hittite also died.

David did harvest negative consequences because of his sinning.

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Christians Responding to a Threat

Threat: What is a threat?

Definition of threat

What Kind of threat? Does it matter? Yes.

Let us see what the Bible tells us:

Romans 12:17 ESV

After King Saul became obsessed with killing David there were times when David could have killed King Saul but did not.

READ: 1 Samuel 24 New International Version (NIV)

Jesus told Peter to put away his sword in the Garden of Gethsemane when Judas betrayed Him and He was about to be lead away.

John 18:11 ESV

What about threats to you and your family?

Exodus 22:2-3 ESV

Much more to learn: Do not Murder; God may be the avenger; Jesus advocates turning the other cheek in some cases . . .

A Biblical Argument for Self Defense: Wayne Grudem

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Weapon of Mass Destruction or Mass Good?39

39Proverbs 18:21 ESV

Proverbs 6:16-19 ESV

Can you control your tongue?

James 3:1-18 ESV

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Be Still, Be Quiet, Be Open.

Be Still

Slow down; meditate; pray; read GOD’S Word and ponder it.

Psalm 46:10 ESV

Psalm 37:7 ESV

Be Quiet

Remove distractions; Get away from noise; Listen to your thoughts

James 1:19 ESV

StillnessProverbs 17:28 ESV

Be Open

Read about Elijah, especially note 1 Kings 19:12 (ESV)Respond to GOD; Adjust to GOD’S truth; Be willing to serve GOD

Hebrews 4:12 ESV

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Parting Thought

Read about Elijah, especially note 1 Kings 19:12 (ESV)

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Science and GOD

2 Peter 1:5 ESV

GOD Gave us Intelligence and a Mind

We must remember always we are the created not the creator.

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GOD’s Ways

Hippie flower children gushing with love: yes

Isaiah 40:11 ESV

1 Corinthians 13:4-5 ESV

Moses was angry on GOD’S behalf after seeing the Golden Calf ? Yes.

Read: Numbers 20:2 – 13

​_Heaven or Hell: Yes, but Jesus offers peace with GOD – avoidance of Hell and an Eternity in heaven.

Romans 6:23 ESV

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Reap What You Sow

Galatians 6:7 ESV

Proverbs 22:8 ESV

However, Sow Good and Reap Good

Luke 6:38 ESV

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_Heaven or Hell: Yes, but Jesus offers peace with GOD – avoidance of Hell and an Eternity in heaven.

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GOD: Creator; the Law Giver

The Holy Spirit: Fills believers with a new spirit.

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