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God, You are my God;
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as a parched and thirsty land that has no water.
I shall behold You in the sanctuary,
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Truly Your faithfulness is better than life;
my lips declare Your praise.
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when I call You to mind upon my bed,
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My soul is attached to You;
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May those who seek to destroy my life
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all who swear by Him shall exult,
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8/21/2016

Worldly Weapons Do the Spirit Harm 

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The last few years, more people than ever have relied on weapons to protect from others, commit crimes, show force, and harm themselves. What the heck is going on here? Jesus said that His Word is mightier than a double edged sword, yet like Peter we raise up our own “sword” when in placed in situations both offensive and defensive to make points known.
Let’s Get one thing straight right off the bat, JESUS NEVER CONDONED EARTHLY VIOLENCE.
There are many ways to look at the different verses that have Jesus discussing weaponry but we must remember the best one is when He likened the Word (Truth) to a double edged sword.
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)”
Notice that the writer of Hebrews uses the reference of the sword as splitting in two the things that matter most to the Jewish people of the time. He separates the Human Soul from the Holy Spirit (breath of God) and the joints from the very fluid that keeps them moving. But the writer is not done when the thoughts and attitudes of the heart are pierced. This Brothers and Sisters is where we can begin to see the truth of the sword here. Elsewhere, Paul reiterates the Sword as the Spirit of Truth  (Ephesians 6:17) also known as God’s Word.
So without the Spirit or breath of God our soul is lost, Without the marrow running through our joints and bones, we are frozen still and cannot move. The Word (Jesus, Truth, SON OF GOD,  Word made flesh) is actually what gives us breath which provides the right combination of molecules to keep all the body together and moving. The Spirit of God within us is flowing through our heart and judging our every thought word and deed. When our attitude, character, and movements are not in line with God’s glorious plan for us, we have trouble moving, breathing, for lack of any better term LIVING. If we rely on man-made weapons for protection in spiritual matters then are we not denying Christ in forgoing our lessons and living in the world.
Now I am not saying that they are not necessary as I myself am pro-Article 2 of our Constitution. What I am saying is that we need not rely on weapons of man in matters of the spirit are concerned. Yes even matters of the world can be solved by Word and Spirit, not metal and projectile. How often do we forget that Jesus made it known that He who lives by the sword will die by it. If you rely on a man-made object for your protection or evil deeds, then expect it to be your undoing.
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