“A Powder Keg Issue”

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Is it a proper Christian attitude for me to want to buy an assault rifle because the government wants to take them away?

Sincerely,
Self-Defensive

Dear Self-Defensive,

The Scripture never condemns weapons – Jesus even told His disciples to get swords at one point (Lk 22:36), and made a whip for Himself to clear the temple (Jhn 2:15).  Owning weapons isn’t a problem as long as it isn’t breaking the law to do so (and of course, as long as you are behaving in a Christian manner with those weapons).  Christians must obey the laws of the land (Rom 13:1-2).  If at some point it becomes illegal, you would need to follow those new laws as an act of honoring God.  As for the attitude behind your desire – it is for you to examine yourself and your motives.

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