Sometimes we Christians forget who the enemy is and we attack the hostages rather than the hostage takers with the sword of our mouths. The Spirit’s sword serves as a surgical scalpel to heal damaged souls as well as a weapon of war to defeat the enemy of our souls. It cuts through the most …
When is a Sword Not a Sword? (Part 2 of 2)
In part 1 of “When is a Sword Not a Sword?” I talked about the danger of using the Sword of the Spirit as a weapon against pre-Christians. Peter was granted a sword and then used it to hurt a man instead of helping him. Some more along those lines… Do you see someone who …
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When is a Sword Not a Sword? (Part 1 of 2)
"If you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one…” The disciples said, "See, Lord, here are two swords." "That is enough," he replied. Luke 22:35-51 "Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him, "for all who draw …
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