[imardmd1]

The Bible isn't a death sentence or invitation for abuse.

In a way, it is.

Paul: "The wages of sin is death." (Romans 6)

Jesus: "Go sell your coat and buy a sword." Luke 22)

[Travis McGee]

Luke / Chapter 22 / V35-38

“Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered. He said to them, “But now 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. It is written: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors’; and I tell you that this must be fulfilled in me. Yes, what is written about me is reaching its fulfillment.” The disciples said, “See, Lord, here are two swords.” “That is enough,” he replied. ”

[TurboZamboni]

Blessed are the peacemakers, for their caliber is high.