This is something that absolutely needed to be discussed amongst Christians. I think we've taken Matthew 5:38 a little too far in its application. As s current police officer and Army veteran I can absolutely confirm without a doubt that Mark speaks the truth. He really hit the nail on the head when he brought up the so called "pacifist" who really are nothing more than cowards hiding behind an incorrect sense of virtue. A man's spirit is shattered if he's not willing to defend his wife and children at the very least.
I think we can swing too far the other way as well. There is a town near mine and when I was young, a woman and her neighbor (a man) got into an argument over a pet chicken. The woman called her husband out to defend her honor and he came out armed with a gun. The guy on the otherside went and got his gun. Anyways the two men ended up killing each other over a chicken. They each left a wife and many children behind. BTW I am also an Army Veteran, I am not a pacifist and I know you were most likely referring to a war or life or death scenario, but in a world where people feel disrespected because you accidentally bump into them we need to constantly make sure our hearts and minds are in the right place where our intentions are not misplaced. (I probably don't have to tell you that as a police officer)
@@Rumble225-qe7fy “But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." Luke 22
So good! I served my State and my community for 20 years and served faithfully. God made me a protector and I ran swat teams most of my career. God made men to stand in the gap for those who can’t protect themselves. It was an honor and I love Jesus. I was thankful for his protection every day and I made it home every night to my wife and kids. I serve my church now in a similar role and I am thankful I can still be used by God. Thank you for this sermon Pastor!
Let every foreigner in but if they're Christian legally. We have to look at those illegal immigrants as Humans created in the image of God. Truthfully those white Americans did do many other ethnicities evil. By not letting them in their country in the sense of they needed help and many were rejected. Ironically it was the white "conservative Christians" who were more atheistic and hated black brown Asian people. I know for anyone say this truth is hard but I just wanted to say. It bevause it's true. As a Christian we should all unite and sacrifice ourselves for those who can't defend themselves. Not only white people should stand up but all other people groups. Amen brothers and sister in Christ.
21 year law enforcement veteran. I stood in the gap daily to keep evil from winning. I love our providential God more than anything. I know He gave me the skills and abilities to serve His people and keep them safe.
Definitely need more Christian LEOs. That is really part of the issues in policing today. Godly people versus ungodly will outshine them every time in any vocation regarding right and wrong, morality and ethics. The Christian is able to see and discern the spiritual world the non believer is ignorant of and blind to. Ephesians 6:12 AMP For our struggle is not against flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this [present] darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) places.
Thank you Pastor, I’ve been in the military 21 years (and counting), I relieved to hear your stance on just/unjust war. I’ve held the belief to defend and not be the aggressor, we cannot stand idle
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Christ is the darkest ideologies that have ever been conceived. As we were ALL born free and eternal, therefore who is that controlling narcissistic Jesus(who never existed BTW and totally proven) telling you otherwise that it can only happen through him ? Secondly, why the heck would I want to die FOR you and rob and steal your infinitely sacred and magical manifestations and revelations of experiencing death ? As I died loads of times in Ayahuasca ceremonies and eye would Never ever consider in a trillion years to take that powerful learning experience away from you (or anyone else). That's true divine love. As death is infinite liberation and re-integration with the infinite Oneness of Spirit.
This is a huge problem with "Christian"-zionism. I'm not convinced an aberrant self help guru claiming to be a steward of the gospel would have much any other stance. I'm actually convinced the state of Israel courts these men and appeals to their ego and manipulates them with trips etc. Effectively having them side step the gospel and preach jewish supremacist ideas to their flock. I'm not sure about this man entirely but based on what I'm hearing here I'm basically right
It seems that you have applied modern progressive limitations in just war based upon secular morals, and found biblical support. A more honest study of biblically just war does not have all these restrictions. You are picking and choosing to soften the truth
I agree . The land of Israel was given to them by God . The people in that land were evil , that sacrificed children , ex , were Nephilim ( giants ) . God told the Israelis to kill every living thing they found . Another thing is that the Arabs are the offspring of Ishmael , Abraham and Hagar’s son ) . God told Abraham that they ( the Arabs ) would alway be a thorn in Israel’s side . The Arab’s think because Ishmael was the first born they ( Arab’s ) should inherit the promised land . It doesn’t help that Mohelmet said that the muslims would take the world . A just war is Israel taking and holding the land God gave to them , as simple as that .
Please explain how his message was based on secular morals. Secular references can be and are used here to help the audience establish a commonality with the oppressor and oppressed. Basically, the same war fought long ago concerning Israel is still being fought, and for the same reason. Why do you object to the messenger’s delivery?
How could God be for this war if His people have not yet accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior? I know we as Christians are to support Israel but I don’t see how knowing they hate Christian’s almost as much as Muslims…
Jesus did tell his people to sell their cloak and buy a sword. Luke 22:36 but he also was upset when his follower cut the man’s ear. See God knows what’s in our hearts. He is pro-defense but anti-vengeance.
Simon Peter was defending Him against tyrants. Correcting him, Christ said, “Put your sword away! *Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?”* because His mission, His Father’s will, was to be fulfilled. Simon Peter’s force would have otherwise been morally justified in striking Malchus.
Keep in mind the context and the actual details of that event. They were surrounded by tons of dudes who were armed with weapons. Peter would have been chop suey. Jesus was basically telling Peter to control his emotions and consider the situation. If he used his sword he would have died by a sword. That’s what he meant, he didn’t denounce violence in general.
When Jesus explained that he must suffer and die; Peter said (paraphrase) No; that cannot be. Jesus said "Get behind me Satan; for you speak the ways of men. The early Christians in the times of Nero didn't justify any form of defense, but we're willing to suffer for their faith. That is the true response in persecution. Repent from this false teaching.
@@DarceyWilligso blind you can't even see it. Isreal lives in the hearts with the new covenant. These are not God's chosen people. We are not judeo Christians. You are all being deceived. They spit on you in isreal, they hate Christians with all their being. Do some research. Look up kazarians
Since you claim to 'know-it-all' and have such a close-relationship with the Almighty, then explain why the ppl of your religion are so easily manipulated/brainwashed by constant false-flag events as you impulsively 'react' in your darkness/Victimhood to then "fight" and you all create enemies that are totally innocent (as that is what Narcissists do)..
Christ is the darkest ideologies that have ever been conceived. As we were ALL born free and eternal, therefore who is that controlling narcissistic Jesus(who never existed BTW and totally proven) telling you otherwise that it can only happen through him ? Secondly, why the heck would I want to die FOR you and rob and steal your infinitely sacred and magical manifestations and revelations of experiencing death ? As I died loads of times in Ayahuasca ceremonies and eye would Never ever consider in a trillion years to take that powerful learning experience away from you (or anyone else). That's true divine love. As death is infinite liberation and re-integration with the infinite Oneness of Spirit.
Israel needs to turn to God through Jesus. Let God through Jesus do the fighting for them; God won’t lose (Exodus ch14 verses 13 and 14). God CARES about the oppressed (Jeremiah ch17 verses 5 and 7). We and they need more FAITH to put more trust and commitment in God’s truth.
I actually lean more "pacifist" if I need a label. My question to your comment is, how does one expect God to fight for them if not through people? It's a genuine question. Are we waiting for a miracle? Should we be praying evil away? We all know that there will be many who fight against God until the very end. So are you saying we should let them do their evil and just let God sort it out in the end?
the fact that you would pray they went to hell is messed up and is very un Godly. You should love your enemies, and pray for God to reach them and that Jesus will save their soul.
This guy is terrible. He don't even follow the True word of God. He don't teach rightly divide, not the gospel, blood atoment. Nothing......he just says his opinions. He thinks he knows Jesus but he dont.
I wouldn't pray that that the intruder goes to hell, I would ask The Lord to give me the strength to defend my family and then I would send him to judgment. Over and over in the Bible, God tells men to act like men, to be strong, courageous, to not be afraid, and to stand firm (that would be in His instruction). David calls God his Rock who trains his hands for battle and his fingers for war.(Psalm 144:1) David, the man after God's own heart. (Acts 13:22)
Amen!! If a man is not willing to stand and fight for his family and his freedom, then he is deserving of neither. I would fight and/or die without hesitation to protect my family, my friends, and my freedom, period! The men of God have set idly by for far too long and let the wicked run rampant in our society. It is time to take a stand!! If one wishes to pray for the corrupt and wicked in our country, around the world, then let him/her pray as Hezekiah prayed for himself and the people of Judah. Dear God, send that same angel for us that you sent for them. As they are not only coming against us, but against You and Your Word. We commit this battle unto You, but are willing here to fight with You to utterly destroy the wicked from among us. Amen!
But what does that "freedom" mean. Everyone throws this word around and justify killing. Be careful. The government will manipulate us to think we are the good ones always, when in fact we have gone and done much damage to innocents.
this guy got a name for himself... He doesnt usuallly lift up Jesus.. He comes off all strong with authority... Jesus said many that are first will be last and the last first.. just cause alot of white people , white christians admire him... doesnt mean hes doing that great in the kingdom of God...just seems He has deeper things to understand and be realy more about Jesus than his own right...seriously....
@ johnloftin2461 I’m glad you watched the clip. Much of the New Testament does say avoid getting into battles. It should not be our first response loaded with emotions. If it is loaded with emotion then we start doing the evil in return. “Never repay evil with evil, but repay evil with good. “ Romans 12:17-21. Romans 12:18 “IF possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” If you have enemies that are unwilling to live at peace with you and mind their own business.. and they keep causing not just problems, but step it up several levels into causing harm to the innocent then you cannot let it go. But consider. There is always provision for self defense. And the defense of the innocent. Women. Children. The unborn. The civilian. When you use Peter as the reference point the rebuke of Peter by Jesus is Peter was re-acting out of emotionally based fear. Something important you have missed. In Luke 22:36, Jesus told his followers ‘whoever does not have a sword should sell his cloak and buy one..’. That does not sound like a passive pacifist statement. It can be implied to get ready. It was important enough that Jesus recommended selling your jacket to purchase one. A sword ⚔️ is not a butter knife or dinner knife. It is a weapon. To defend oneself, to and to protect others. You could even say that in those days it would be considered ‘open carry’. It said a lot about you. It would make other people think that person is (more) ready for action.’ Open carry by good people is a deterrent. Makes bad guys have at least a second thought about doing harm. It is quite possible that the pacifist has never been punched in the mouth. It is possible that you and many others have never had wicked things happen to you or your loved ones. Two songs come to memory. ‘Dirty Deeds’ by AC/DC. ‘Unsuspecting’ by Barren Cross. If bad people are not allowed to grow in your communities, then we all get to live in peace. But if bad people are allowed to grow and increase , their depravity will eventually destroy their own women and children. Only after they have destroyed yours and mine. Romans 1:24.-32. Look it up. See how depraved the mindset becomes. I saw this first hand. I worked nearly 35 years of a fire dept career in the city of San Bernardino. And during what I call the ‘body count years’. When the murders were consistently between 90-100 every year. Those were the dead ones. That number does not include the maimed and survivors You see. Innocent Kids getting killed while eating dinner. Teenagers getting assassinated on the church doorsteps.. and more. Maybe you haven’t been exposed to pure evil. So. I question you johnloftin2461 What are you personally doing to stem the tide of wickedness??
Amen Pastor Mark, our Christian brothers and sisters need to hear this message. My father's father fought in 3 wars, my father has been a police officer for 25 years, and I'm in my 6th year of military service with a 2nd deployment on the way. Christians treat people like my father and I different because of this message. This is the message that people like us stand up for.
My question is this: what if Hamas is founded and run by Israel bc it always winds up giving Israel more power and this is not by accident. And because OG Mossad generals are quoted casually talking about creating their own enemies in order to advance the interests of Israel in this way. It seems like this type of strategy is what’s going on much of the time, in warfare. Maybe I’m wrong but it’s truly alarming how often this is the case. And it’s truly alarming how often people like Mark Driscoll have zero interest in looking into this concern.
@@Shawney-jf6kc Different context. Dieing for your Faith and allowing it to happen as it may be the will of God to show your testimony to ppl who are murdering you for that, is different than having to protect your family from an evil person who may mutilate, rape, beat your wife and child. Also, a nation defence is another context different from personal context. You need to read the full scripture, pray about it, and apply your behaviour in the right context. And by no means do i agree with violence, i only see protection as a final measure.
The next verse(Luk. 22:37) literally explains it: "“For I say to you that this which is written must still be accomplished in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ "Christians" like to quote verse 36, but they conveniently leave out verse 37. They also gloss over the fact that only _2_ of the disciples had a weapon, and Christ said it was enough(verse 38). They instead portray the situation as if Christ told all of them to purchase a sword.
This opinion here is absolutely crazy! And ANTICHRISTIAN! This is NOT THE GOSPEL but a self-righteous idea of judging what’s good and evil! God will judge in the end! It’s not us!
Praying for people to go to hell is demonic. See how Jesus prays for the ones who crucified him. Defend your family, but our war is not against flesh and blood.
@@berserkerpatriotstore9025 as Christians we live under the New Covenant in Christ, we are to live a life modeled after Jesus. We do not have the same position as Israel did/does as those whom you mentioned. We are to pray for and preach to our enemies, even unto death.
Boy do you got the facts of the “current conflict” COMPLETELY WRONG. You really need to do more research, and not from the tv or from Silicon Valley platforms, but from alternative ones, “if you are wanting the HONEST TRUTH.
I agree with you Pastor in everything you said except where Palestinians come from. It is known when they (Palestinians) came into being, in 1964 when Yasser Arafat declared his followers and the mixed multitude of people that were with him (indo-Eurpean, and other Arabs) as Palestinians. That's when Palestinians became a people. There was no such ethnicity before that or even after because Palestinians are not a ethnicity.
I will responsibly risk my life to intervene both in the home *AND* while outside my physical place of residence should I encounter an imminent violent threat. *Any and all* means of deescalation must first fail before we use deadly force. And this decision may need to be made in a fraction of a second. Mental & spiritual alignment to the Holy Spirit is critical in accepting this responsibility. God Himself calls us to be protectors by the words of His Son Jesus Christ. "Let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one." - Luke 22:36
something Jordan Peterson said that sticks with me. you arent virtuous if you are a rabbit. you are defenseless. maybe im not quoting it right but i hope yall get the point. if you are not willing to protect and preserve your life the weak and especially your family you arent being virtuous you are being a coward. if you honestly think the right answer to your wife getting raped is to pray assuming you arent tied up or something. i really think you arent a man. thats a dude who is a rabbit and theres no virtue in being a rabbit. conversley the other part of what Peterson said is a man should be a monster. yes yet knowing how to keep that monster caged so that its only used if nessasary, i dont think he was trying to say be a devil. i think he was saying be dangerous and be willing to fight if need be yet never look for that fight. know how to be in control of that as well. as i believe monster in this context is a good thing. david and goliath. the spirit of God isnt weakness and isnt going to stand by and do nothing. fight when you must. to protect and preserve. its pretty obvious Hamas seeks to literally destroy and i pray for those who support that cause. as we are truely in a time where wrong is right and right is wrong and nobody knows whats what unless you have the Holy Spirit and you are working and following the Holy Spirit.
Mark skipped Act 2 of the play and went straight from 1 to 3. Palestinians were living in the land and Jews pushed them out. So from the Palestinian point of view they have a just and defensive war to fight.
He is wrong about the Palestinians being descendants of the Canaanites. They were a mix of indo-European and other Arab nations when Yasser Arafat declared his followers as Palestinians. Poof!, just like that a people came into being right? People don't seem to know their history and the facts it represents.
7 Wherefore, this land is consecrated unto him whom he shall bring. And if it so be that they shall serve him according to the commandments which he hath given, it shall be a land of liberty unto them; wherefore, they shall never be brought down into captivity; if so, it shall be because of iniquity; for if iniquity shall abound cursed shall be the land for their sakes, but unto the righteous it shall be blessed forever.🇺🇸
The Catholic Church had to face this question 1300 years ago. And they have pondered and written about and more importantly ACTED ON this question for centuries. Since its inception in the 7th century, Islam has made ceaseless attempts to conquer Europe. The last time was by ISIS in 2015 when they declared their intention to take Rome as Muslims had taken Constantinople in 1453. Muslims realize that Rome has always been and will always be the heart of the Christian resistance. The wars that kept Europe Christian were all fought by Catholics long before and long after there were Protestants. From the Battle of Tours in 792 when Muslim armies were 250 kilometers from Paris to the Battle of Vienna in 1683 when the Turks were at the gates of Vienna, it was Catholic armies that kept Islam at bay. It took 800 years for Catholic armies in Spain to throw off Islamic rule. Can you think of any other idea that had the lifeforce, the perennial vitality to have sustained the resistance through all those centuries? Remember that it was a Catholic Pope who raised the battle cry, "Deus Vult!" to unite a fractured Europe against the Islamic threat. There truly would be no such thing as Protestantism if Islam had managed to conquer Europe. Indeed, it is the rise of Protestantism that began the dissolution of the now defunct idea of "Christendom." Unlike Catholic countries, no Protestant country has faced an existential threat from Islam. Not until recent decades when Muslims were allowed in by post-Christian politicians in post-Christian societies where they are now a serious internal threat. Perhaps late in the day as it is, Christian theologians both Protestant and Catholic can find a solution to the internal threat. Unfortunately, so far, no one has proposed a serious solution which is understandable given that most churches have been "evangelized" by secular societies they were supposed to convert.
Amen! Finally! You are the only one I have heard actually talk out loud like this! I know a worship team leader who said the exact same thing when I posed a similar premise to him: “I would just pray for them.” 😖
curuiosu how jesus disagrees with so many christians "38 ‘You have heard that it was said, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” 39 But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; 40 and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; 41 and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. 42 Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you." Matthew 5
I look at everything Jesus created all the life on earth and how he gave every kind of animal and crawling creature the ability and the draw to protect there offspring it’s everywhere in nature and we’re given dominion over nature, I know a lot of missionaries don’t travel with weapons because there called to a specific work but other missionary’s are armed it just depends on your calling. Not all are called to preach .
My goodness. If you live out the teaching of Jesus to turn the other cheek, put away the sword, go the extra mile..you are not a man. You are also calling the men of the first 300 years of church history not men for choosing to go the arena and die rather than take up armes against the brutal Roman Empire. How disrespectful to other believers to think differently about the way of peace and war.
One problem might be that there are no “legitimate” authority to go to war in our time. Because the New World Order controls all the world armies. All the world’s money. The NWO is lead by Satan. NWO funds both sides of modern wars. WWI, WW2, 9/11, and likely modern Israel are paid for and planed by both sides. Just war maybe be possible. But who can truly judge “just war”? So much secrecy and the NWO, One World Government is upon us. Also, just war and self defense I am not sure are related either. State craft and matters of the state are not unrelated but they are not the same thing. Moreover going to war in defense of our faith seems against what Jesus preached very strongly. Which seems a different category of war. I am not sure pastor Mark is making these categories very clear. Of course I don’t think he intends to blur the line between these categories, I think many think and have said the same things he has. It is a fairly accurate representation of the acedemic argument of just war theory. But I am not sure it is sufficient is separating and dealing with the very specific categories of the use of force. This argument seems to kind of blur the categories together as one. But I am not sure that is helpful. -Revelation 13:7
Yeah, and it's BS. There's proof Israel ignored the fact it was going to be attacked and let it happen. Look it up. This war is not justified and it has nothing to do with you as a Christian.
I 100% believe that God loves his American Service Members. Someone has to go out and do bad things to bad people in the name of God, Country and Apple Pie. This belief is part of my purpose given to me by God. Advocating for the underrepresented / underserved Veterans. The Lord guides me in this endeavor daily. Amen
I'm at year 17 towards my 20 and I appreciate reading comments like yours. I've been struggling lately with my service bc I feel like now I'm a part of and aiding/enabling the rich elite Satan worshipers. I feel like maybe we are the great evil akin to maybe what some Germans soldiers felt apart of in the 1930s and 40s. These younger kids coming in, I try preaching to them and tell them about Jesus but they don't to hear any of it, they just want to go out to combat and kill the "bad guys." I think we're heading toward a split much like Isreal and Judah back in the day
@@BenDover91187 Finding Veterans and helping them get a well deserved Service-Connected Disability Rating is my purpose / passion now. My testimony is how I get through to some. Others not. That’s not for me to figure out. God does that for me. “When” I actually get through to the 1 out of the 99…. Man, it’s powerful. And God has talked to me and told me that is exactly why He is excited about what we are doing. He celebrates the 1 found / saved so much more. Amen
Lol we haven’t been in a just war since ww2, maybe the korean war. Everything else was about the rich getting richer and staying in control, wake up and stop lying to urself. Also im a veteran, so im not looking down my noise at u, because i bought in to the apple pie bullshit too.
This trash of don't fight back? Many who are in the faith, need to live on the street, you will see what having to fight means: now almost 1300 Amen! He will look out for ya and send his people!
Matthew 26:52. Put thy sword away for all they that take up the sword will perish with the sword. Words of Jesus after Peter cut off the ear of the person who came to take Jesus away before his crucifixion. This makes me think we aren’t to do violently to those who want to harm us. ?????
@@Southernguitar74Jesus gave us two new commandments, which are the the Old Testament commandments were meant to be. Jesus even said…the law of Moses says an eye for an eye, but I tell you resist the evil. Whoever smites your right cheek, turn your left to them too.
@@Shawney-jf6kc “Eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth” refers to monetary compensation (Bava Kamma 84A, Talmud). It means to take the financial loss rather than going tit for tat with someone (1 Corinthians 6:1-8).
@@Southernguitar74 incorrect. The "Canaanites" were giants/titans and seed of satan (Genesis 3), not Arabs. Goliath was a giant and he had brothers. This is why David picked out five total smooth stones for his sling. Pastor's like Mark Driscoll promote Christian nationalism, as well as twisting Scripture to justify war. Nowhere in the Bible can you find "Just War" theory. I'd highly recommend reading Dr. Michael Heiser's books and watching his videos on youtube. King Saul fell on his sword for disobeying God, as Saul was told to kill all of the Amalekites (Also giants/titans and seeds of satan). This is common knowledge with Hebrew scholars, but pastors won't discuss these events, as they don't want to make their congregations uncomfortable. All wars are for resources, land, money, and power. There is nothing Biblical about that.
Jesus did say that that those who don't have a sword (the main sidearm of the day) to sell their cloak and buy one. Why would Jesus then say, "Those who live by the sword will die by the sword?" Jesus had to go to the cross. He even says that he could call down legions of angels to protect himself. He doesn't need Peter's sword. He had to go to the cross. There are times when we must lay down and die for the gospel, and there are times when we must fight (physically). How could evil men like Hitler be stopped without bloodshed? If D-Day didn't happen, how could the allies invade The 3rd Reich and free the oppressed peoples? If the United States did not stand against the Soviet Union during the cold war, how could the eastern European nations have freedom?
This really blessed me, I am a father of one young man, when I saw what happened in Israel, I got so angry seeing these terrorist parading around with the dead bodies of Israeli women, I decided to purchase a gun for self defense, my father is a pacifist and he believes that today's weapons are or were introduced by Satan. As I bought my first gun and learned to shoot it, I thought to my self. I will defend my home, my son and my mother and father, I have been watching the news as things get worse. I decided to buy a rifle for my son, and teach him how to use it. We both have learned how to use the weapons, we read the Bible constantly and are learning about Joshua going into the promised land. I honestly have felt bad for buying weapons, but I remember that the Bible says that God is a mighty warrior and I want to be like my Father God, not afraid to step between the oppressed and tyranny, or at least, be a defender for my family. I love Jesus, I love God and The Holy Spirit and I will not give in to anyone trying to hurt me or my family. I also stand with Israel.
Fundamental error in this talk. The Canaanites are living in Lebanon. 90% of the current Lebanese people are genetically descended from the ancient Canaanites. This has been found to be true by genetic testing. Descendants of the ancient philistines are the current Palestinians.
Um, the modern day Palestinians are Arabs (possibly descended from Ishmael) not the decedents of the Canaanites. Hagar the mother of Ishmael was Egyptian
If dudes facts were lined up I'd support this. Look into righteous anger, that's when you go to war. Ephesians 5:6-20. And no.... living in a geographic location does not make anyone a canaanite. This is rubbish
Simple: Deut. 17:1 Thou shalt not sacrifice unto the "I AM" thy God [any] bullock, or sheep, wherein is blemish, [or] any evilfavouredness: for that [is] an abomination unto the "I AM" thy God. 17:2 If there be found among you, within any of thy gates which the "I AM" thy God giveth thee, man or woman, that hath done wickedness in the sight of the "I AM" thy God, in transgressing His Covenant, 17:3 And hath gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, either the sun, or moon, or any of the host of heaven, which I have not commanded; 17:4 And it be told thee, and thou hast heard [of it], and enquired diligently, and, behold, [it be] true, [and] the thing certain, [that] such abomination is done among Israel: 17:5 Then shalt thou bring forth that man or that woman, which have committed that wicked thing, unto thy gates, [even] that man or that woman, and shalt stone them with stones, till they die. 17:6 At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; [but] at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death *(So they get a JURY TRIAL, with an ELECTED JUDGE and WITNESSES are called).* 17:7 *The hands of the witnesses shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterward the hands of all the people. [So thou shalt put the evil away from among you.]* ... 19:21 *And thine eye shall not pity; [but life [shall go] for life], eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.* PS *Obvious examples:* Ted Bundy, death same day as conviction. Unabomber, death same day as conviction. Everyone justly convicted of murder, death same day as conviction. Everyone justly convicted of rape, death same day as conviction. Death row prisons are ILLEGAL according to God.
This is the first time I've heard anyone else besides me compare Oct 7 with Biblical OT records of similar attacks. Its the same thing, different day. What we don't have is God's context/commentary like we have with all the historical records of invasions, battles, etc...
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There are SEVERAL of you heroes in these comments so please let me just humbly say THANK YOU - thank you for being courageous " MEN " filled with honor, dignity & respect for yourselves, your families, your communities, your country men & most of all your country it's because of brave MEN like you that myself & my children had always laid our heads down to sleep in safety & thank you for our freedoms also I'd like to thank your families for sharing each & everyone of you with each & everyone of us for that freedom my heart hurts for you all because you served right along side of your loved ones. God Bless You All. Signed A Grateful Mama & Proud American Patriot !!! 🙂
When Jesus returns as a Warrior... Revelation 17: 12-14, 17 12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. 13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast. 14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is LORD of lord, and KING of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful. 17 For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God be fulfilled.
There is ABSOLUTLY NO comparison with ancient Yisrael. And the modern ISRAELIES.. The Azkanazi Kazarians who occupy Israel now know this. They are not GENECTIClY connected in any way to Abraham. Do your history. Study the Balfore document. Reference the books The thirteenth tribe and The invention of the Jewish people . Both written by Jewish scholars. Or simply watch the movie from Hebrews to Negoes.
This is for a comment that's already in here. The Bible says you must hate all. Evil, that God hates if you love the Lord, you must hate all. Evil tolerance is a sin in the Bible. Everybody I want you to understand this
Christians will go to war.... but against CHRIST, and we Israelites KNOW OUR MALAK WILL WIN. The Day of the LORD's Vengeance 631 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious [1] in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. 2 Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat? 3 I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment. 4 For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.
I like the idea that Hamas is/was an illegitimate authority. Others would say that they were elected in 2007 by the people. So how is Hamas illegitimate?
At the very end, you talk about a bad guy, assaulting a family and harming them. You talk about your response … yet you’re against the people in Palestine that are trying to defend there homes?!
What happened to "If you are struck in the cheek, turn the other cheek." Is it true Pastor Mark Driscoll is smarter in understanding God than Jesus is? Evidently. When the Romans came to arrest Jesus, one Disciple pulled out his sword. And Jesus told his Disciple to put it away. Mark is saying Jesus was wrong. Is Jesus wrong and Mark right? Many appear to think so. Mark, like Satan, is very appealing isn't he?
I have always subscribed to the quote of Gunnery Sargeant Hartman in the movie Full Metal Jacket when he said "You will become merchants of death, paying for war!" !
There are many, many verses in the New Testament that go against what he is preaching here. Show me one time that Jesus or Paul used force or told you to use force against anyone. Paul is the desciple of the gentiles. He tells us how to act as followers of Christ. I'm not a pacifist, I'm a brawler who has to crucify the flesh daily, as Paul says. Read the Word for yourself and make your own decision on what God is speaking to you through His Word. Dont listen to someone just because they have a stage. Test everything said to you against the word. Your feelings are deceitful above all things(Jer17:9), and everything out of his mouth was his feelings, because nothing was backed up with Newtestament scriptures.
Jesus warned those who live by the sword will die by the sword. He also said turn the other cheek. Killing won't solve the world's problems. It is written in the bible "Vengeance is mine saith the Lord." We as humans do NOT have the knowledge or wisdom to know who should die or not. Jesus rebuked his apostles when they said to Jesus should we pray for fire to come down and destroy our enemies. Jesus is our King he is our standard that we should seek to be like. He never killed anyone. We wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities or wickedness in heavenly places. Jesus is your master NOT some random pastor. He (pastor) will NOT take your punishment NOR forgive your sins. Yall best think twice beware wolves in sheep's clothing who appear righteous but inwardly they are raining wolves seek who they may devour.
Your empassioned speech here is understandable, however, I think you need to preface it with a little review, perhaps Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28, then maybe reconsider what you said about just wars and God fighting along with lsrael, because scripture is abundantly clear that this unjust aggression and violence against Israel comprises but a part of those curse consequences.
This is something that absolutely needed to be discussed amongst Christians. I think we've taken Matthew 5:38 a little too far in its application. As s current police officer and Army veteran I can absolutely confirm without a doubt that Mark speaks the truth. He really hit the nail on the head when he brought up the so called "pacifist" who really are nothing more than cowards hiding behind an incorrect sense of virtue. A man's spirit is shattered if he's not willing to defend his wife and children at the very least.
Unlawful illegal law's are to be treated the same as illegal unlawful order's. THEY don't exist. 🫵😊
I've been wondering about this
I think we can swing too far the other way as well. There is a town near mine and when I was young, a woman and her neighbor (a man) got into an argument over a pet chicken. The woman called her husband out to defend her honor and he came out armed with a gun. The guy on the otherside went and got his gun. Anyways the two men ended up killing each other over a chicken. They each left a wife and many children behind. BTW I am also an Army Veteran, I am not a pacifist and I know you were most likely referring to a war or life or death scenario, but in a world where people feel disrespected because you accidentally bump into them we need to constantly make sure our hearts and minds are in the right place where our intentions are not misplaced. (I probably don't have to tell you that as a police officer)
@@PopsSinging yeah that situation is a matter of turning the other cheek. But there is a time for righteous combat.
@@Rumble225-qe7fy “But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." Luke 22
If the thief is found breaking in, And he is struck so that he dies, There shall be no guilt for his bloodshed.- Exodus 22:2🙏🏼
Interesting scripture.
@@Fallujarhead Semper Fi…it’s one of my favorites.😏
Semper Fi!
One of my favorites is JER 33:3
And it is still enforced today.
Often it is called 'castle doctrine or stand your ground'.
@@aFreeman0409 some cities may vary…race, wealth, political affiliation, religious beliefs and so on. You know…
So good! I served my State and my community for 20 years and served faithfully. God made me a protector and I ran swat teams most of my career. God made men to stand in the gap for those who can’t protect themselves. It was an honor and I love Jesus. I was thankful for his protection every day and I made it home every night to my wife and kids. I serve my church now in a similar role and I am thankful I can still be used by God.
Thank you for this sermon Pastor!
Thank you for your service dear brother! God bless you and yours!!!
Ah so you’re a tyrant that enforces oppressive laws. Got it
Awesome message for the church Mark!
And we are being invaded by foreigners as we speak
Cartels, criminals, & terrosits! All payed for by American tax dollars and child sex slavery profits
Let every foreigner in but if they're Christian legally. We have to look at those illegal immigrants as Humans created in the image of God. Truthfully those white Americans did do many other ethnicities evil. By not letting them in their country in the sense of they needed help and many were rejected. Ironically it was the white "conservative Christians" who were more atheistic and hated black brown Asian people. I know for anyone say this truth is hard but I just wanted to say. It bevause it's true. As a Christian we should all unite and sacrifice ourselves for those who can't defend themselves. Not only white people should stand up but all other people groups. Amen brothers and sister in Christ.
America took the resources of most of those people's countries to begin with.
Yep and women and children are paying the price.
21 year law enforcement veteran. I stood in the gap daily to keep evil from winning. I love our providential God more than anything. I know He gave me the skills and abilities to serve His people and keep them safe.
Thank you for your service🙏🏼 to God and His people! God bless you!
Thank you for your service from a fellow police officer
God bless
Thank you for your service! I cannot imagine doing your job for a week, let alone on a daily basis for 21 years. God bless you and your family.
Definitely need more Christian LEOs. That is really part of the issues in policing today. Godly people versus ungodly will outshine them every time in any vocation regarding right and wrong, morality and ethics. The Christian is able to see and discern the spiritual world the non believer is ignorant of and blind to.
Ephesians 6:12 AMP For our struggle is not against flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this [present] darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) places.
Thank you Pastor, I’ve been in the military 21 years (and counting), I relieved to hear your stance on just/unjust war. I’ve held the belief to defend and not be the aggressor, we cannot stand idle
Who are we? Christians... You think this is your war? You're being duped into believing this excessive use of force and atrocity is justified.
Lame as it sounds...
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Christ is the darkest ideologies that have ever been conceived. As we were ALL born free and eternal, therefore who is that controlling narcissistic Jesus(who never existed BTW and totally proven) telling you otherwise that it can only happen through him ? Secondly, why the heck would I want to die FOR you and rob and steal your infinitely sacred and magical manifestations and revelations of experiencing death ? As I died loads of times in Ayahuasca ceremonies and eye would Never ever consider in a trillion years to take that powerful learning experience away from you (or anyone else). That's true divine love.
As death is infinite liberation and re-integration with the infinite Oneness of Spirit.
Thank you for explaining this Pastor Mark. watching from manila Philippines
Simping for foreign borders? How about scriptural application for the US border?
This is a huge problem with "Christian"-zionism. I'm not convinced an aberrant self help guru claiming to be a steward of the gospel would have much any other stance. I'm actually convinced the state of Israel courts these men and appeals to their ego and manipulates them with trips etc. Effectively having them side step the gospel and preach jewish supremacist ideas to their flock. I'm not sure about this man entirely but based on what I'm hearing here I'm basically right
It seems that you have applied modern progressive limitations in just war based upon secular morals, and found biblical support. A more honest study of biblically just war does not have all these restrictions. You are picking and choosing to soften the truth
Yeah, he's all over the place. Pick and choose, holes everywhere. This is why the world doesn't need pastors prognosticating about war
I agree . The land of Israel was given to them by God . The people in that land were evil , that sacrificed children , ex , were Nephilim ( giants ) . God told the Israelis to kill every living thing they found .
Another thing is that the Arabs are the offspring of Ishmael , Abraham and Hagar’s son ) . God told Abraham that they ( the Arabs ) would alway be a thorn in Israel’s side .
The Arab’s think because Ishmael was the first born they ( Arab’s ) should inherit the promised land . It doesn’t help that Mohelmet said that the muslims would take the world .
A just war is Israel taking and holding the land God gave to them , as simple as that .
Here are the pacifist the pastor was talking about typing nonsense. 🤡
Please explain how his message was based on secular morals. Secular references can be and are used here to help the audience establish a commonality with the oppressor and oppressed. Basically, the same war fought long ago concerning Israel is still being fought, and for the same reason. Why do you object to the messenger’s delivery?
God sends enemies to punish a nation
How could God be for this war if His people have not yet accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior? I know we as Christians are to support Israel but I don’t see how knowing they hate Christian’s almost as much as Muslims…
Templar Knights sound pretty good right now!! I'm in
Great message Mark!,
now, preach it through the filter of what's taking place on our Southern border with Mexico....
Jesus did tell his people to sell their cloak and buy a sword. Luke 22:36 but he also was upset when his follower cut the man’s ear. See God knows what’s in our hearts. He is pro-defense but anti-vengeance.
Simon Peter was defending Him against tyrants. Correcting him, Christ said, “Put your sword away! *Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?”* because His mission, His Father’s will, was to be fulfilled.
Simon Peter’s force would have otherwise been morally justified in striking Malchus.
Keep in mind the context and the actual details of that event. They were surrounded by tons of dudes who were armed with weapons. Peter would have been chop suey. Jesus was basically telling Peter to control his emotions and consider the situation. If he used his sword he would have died by a sword. That’s what he meant, he didn’t denounce violence in general.
When Jesus explained that he must suffer and die; Peter said (paraphrase) No; that cannot be. Jesus said "Get behind me Satan; for you speak the ways of men.
The early Christians in the times of Nero didn't justify any form of defense, but we're willing to suffer for their faith. That is the true response in persecution.
Repent from this false teaching.
Lots of verses about God giving his enemies bloody noses and such.
Amen
We as Americans are done paying for other countries
We need to stand with Israel! God warns that if anyone blesses Israel He will Bless, If anyone curse Israel, He will curse!
@@DarceyWilligso blind you can't even see it. Isreal lives in the hearts with the new covenant. These are not God's chosen people. We are not judeo Christians. You are all being deceived. They spit on you in isreal, they hate Christians with all their being. Do some research. Look up kazarians
I don't have a choice. Plus I never sent my money there. They did. They choose not me.
@@DarceyWilligIsrael is not a country.
Israel in revelation is referring to the church.
That is one of the most taken out of context verses.
It is both silly@@vaderkurt7848
That is why we are always at war. Because we do not destroy our enemies like we should.
Romans 12:19
Since you claim to 'know-it-all' and have such a close-relationship with the Almighty, then explain why the ppl of your religion are so easily manipulated/brainwashed by constant false-flag events as you impulsively 'react' in your darkness/Victimhood to then "fight" and you all create enemies that are totally innocent (as that is what Narcissists do)..
Christ is the darkest ideologies that have ever been conceived. As we were ALL born free and eternal, therefore who is that controlling narcissistic Jesus(who never existed BTW and totally proven) telling you otherwise that it can only happen through him ? Secondly, why the heck would I want to die FOR you and rob and steal your infinitely sacred and magical manifestations and revelations of experiencing death ? As I died loads of times in Ayahuasca ceremonies and eye would Never ever consider in a trillion years to take that powerful learning experience away from you (or anyone else). That's true divine love.
As death is infinite liberation and re-integration with the infinite Oneness of Spirit.
Clean our own house first.
No helping the Z.
Israel needs to turn to God through Jesus. Let God through Jesus do the fighting for them; God won’t lose (Exodus ch14 verses 13 and 14). God CARES about the oppressed (Jeremiah ch17 verses 5 and 7). We and they need more FAITH to put more trust and commitment in God’s truth.
I actually lean more "pacifist" if I need a label. My question to your comment is, how does one expect God to fight for them if not through people? It's a genuine question. Are we waiting for a miracle? Should we be praying evil away? We all know that there will be many who fight against God until the very end. So are you saying we should let them do their evil and just let God sort it out in the end?
@@covered1983God used David to slay Goliath. He didn't have to. God uses tools as he sees fit. We have no right to question God.
They will. That's what tribulation for. They will be sealed by the Holy Spirit and believe Jesus is their Messiah.
It’s more complicated when somebody let them invade..
the fact that you would pray they went to hell is messed up and is very un Godly. You should love your enemies, and pray for God to reach them and that Jesus will save their soul.
This guy is terrible. He don't even follow the True word of God. He don't teach rightly divide, not the gospel, blood atoment. Nothing......he just says his opinions. He thinks he knows Jesus but he dont.
I wouldn't pray that that the intruder goes to hell, I would ask The Lord to give me the strength to defend my family and then I would send him to judgment.
Over and over in the Bible, God tells men to act like men, to be strong, courageous, to not be afraid, and to stand firm (that would be in His instruction). David calls God his Rock who trains his hands for battle and his fingers for war.(Psalm 144:1) David, the man after God's own heart. (Acts 13:22)
Amen!!
If a man is not willing to stand and fight for his family and his freedom, then he is deserving of neither.
I would fight and/or die without hesitation to protect my family, my friends, and my freedom, period!
The men of God have set idly by for far too long and let the wicked run rampant in our society.
It is time to take a stand!!
If one wishes to pray for the corrupt and wicked in our country, around the world, then let him/her pray as Hezekiah prayed for himself and the people of Judah. Dear God, send that same angel for us that you sent for them. As they are not only coming against us, but against You and Your Word. We commit this battle unto You, but are willing here to fight with You to utterly destroy the wicked from among us. Amen!
But what does that "freedom" mean. Everyone throws this word around and justify killing. Be careful. The government will manipulate us to think we are the good ones always, when in fact we have gone and done much damage to innocents.
this guy got a name for himself... He doesnt usuallly lift up Jesus.. He comes off all strong with authority... Jesus said many that are first will be last and the last first.. just cause alot of white people , white christians admire him... doesnt mean hes doing that great in the kingdom of God...just seems He has deeper things to understand and be realy more about Jesus than his own right...seriously....
Why would you pray he go to hell then act? I would certainly act to defend my family but pray for someone to go to hell? Even saying that jokingly…
A pacifist is just a coward that pats himself on the back.
I love you brother Mark KEEP on showing the truth about this wicked Satan breathed religion
All those who sacrifice for others are God's most Valiant.Put on the Armor of God.
The armor of God means to turn away from sin completely
@@stockrebelexactly.. and all form of violence is sin
When did Jesus pick up a weapon? Has your pastor preached about the fallen angels?
@ johnloftin2461
I’m glad you watched the clip.
Much of the New Testament does say avoid getting into battles. It should not be our first response loaded with emotions. If it is loaded with emotion then we start doing the evil in return.
“Never repay evil with evil, but repay evil with good. “ Romans 12:17-21.
Romans 12:18
“IF possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
If you have enemies that are unwilling to live at peace with you and mind their own business.. and they keep causing not just problems, but step it up several levels into causing harm to the innocent then you cannot let it go.
But consider. There is always provision for self defense. And the defense of the innocent. Women. Children. The unborn. The civilian.
When you use Peter as the reference point the rebuke of Peter by Jesus is Peter was re-acting out of emotionally based fear.
Something important you have missed. In Luke 22:36, Jesus told his followers ‘whoever does not have a sword should sell his cloak and buy one..’.
That does not sound like a passive pacifist statement. It can be implied to get ready. It was important enough that Jesus recommended selling your jacket to purchase one.
A sword ⚔️ is not a butter knife or dinner knife. It is a weapon. To defend oneself, to and to protect others.
You could even say that in those days it would be considered ‘open carry’. It said a lot about you. It would make other people think that person is (more) ready for action.’
Open carry by good people is a deterrent. Makes bad guys have at least a second thought about doing harm.
It is quite possible that the pacifist has never been punched in the mouth. It is possible that you and many others have never had wicked things happen to you or your loved ones.
Two songs come to memory.
‘Dirty Deeds’ by AC/DC.
‘Unsuspecting’ by Barren Cross.
If bad people are not allowed to grow in your communities, then we all get to live in peace.
But if bad people are allowed to grow and increase , their depravity will eventually destroy their own women and children. Only after they have destroyed yours and mine.
Romans 1:24.-32. Look it up.
See how depraved the mindset becomes.
I saw this first hand. I worked nearly 35 years of a fire dept career in the city of San Bernardino. And during what I call the ‘body count years’. When the murders were consistently between 90-100 every year. Those were the dead ones. That number does not include the maimed and survivors
You see.
Innocent Kids getting killed while eating dinner.
Teenagers getting assassinated on the church doorsteps..
and more.
Maybe you haven’t been exposed to pure evil.
So. I question you johnloftin2461
What are you personally doing to stem the tide of wickedness??
Amen Pastor Mark, our Christian brothers and sisters need to hear this message. My father's father fought in 3 wars, my father has been a police officer for 25 years, and I'm in my 6th year of military service with a 2nd deployment on the way. Christians treat people like my father and I different because of this message. This is the message that people like us stand up for.
My question is this: what if Hamas is founded and run by Israel bc it always winds up giving Israel more power and this is not by accident. And because OG Mossad generals are quoted casually talking about creating their own enemies in order to advance the interests of Israel in this way. It seems like this type of strategy is what’s going on much of the time, in warfare. Maybe I’m wrong but it’s truly alarming how often this is the case. And it’s truly alarming how often people like Mark Driscoll have zero interest in looking into this concern.
I would say that your opinion is in the minority and possibly closer to the truth.
Another clueless 501c3 pastor.
REV 2.9 and 3.9
He doesn’t know the fake J’s want Christians DEAD.
Great insight , this is what Governments do to take , and keep CONTROL.
Nah....not buying that....
Why did Jesus tell the apostles to sell their coat and buy a sword?
Why did he tell Peter, after he cut off the man’s ear, to put his sword away. That those who lift the sword will perish by the sword.
@@Shawney-jf6kc Different context. Dieing for your Faith and allowing it to happen as it may be the will of God to show your testimony to ppl who are murdering you for that, is different than having to protect your family from an evil person who may mutilate, rape, beat your wife and child. Also, a nation defence is another context different from personal context. You need to read the full scripture, pray about it, and apply your behaviour in the right context. And by no means do i agree with violence, i only see protection as a final measure.
The next verse(Luk. 22:37) literally explains it: "“For I say to you that this which is written must still be accomplished in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ "Christians" like to quote verse 36, but they conveniently leave out verse 37. They also gloss over the fact that only _2_ of the disciples had a weapon, and Christ said it was enough(verse 38). They instead portray the situation as if Christ told all of them to purchase a sword.
This opinion here is absolutely crazy! And ANTICHRISTIAN! This is NOT THE GOSPEL but a self-righteous idea of judging what’s good and evil! God will judge in the end! It’s not us!
Praying for people to go to hell is demonic. See how Jesus prays for the ones who crucified him. Defend your family, but our war is not against flesh and blood.
Then who was sampson, samuel david joshua?You've clearly not read the bible
@@berserkerpatriotstore9025 as Christians we live under the New Covenant in Christ, we are to live a life modeled after Jesus. We do not have the same position as Israel did/does as those whom you mentioned. We are to pray for and preach to our enemies, even unto death.
Finally Someone who has spoken what I always wanted to speak. I love you brother. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.
Your point is an example of confirmation bias. Just because someone agrees with you does not make it true.
Boy do you got the facts of the “current conflict” COMPLETELY WRONG. You really need to do more research, and not from the tv or from Silicon Valley platforms, but from alternative ones, “if you are wanting the HONEST TRUTH.
I agree with you Pastor in everything you said except where Palestinians come from. It is known when they (Palestinians) came into being, in 1964 when Yasser Arafat
declared his followers and the mixed multitude of people that were with him (indo-Eurpean, and other Arabs) as Palestinians. That's when Palestinians became a people.
There was no such ethnicity before that or even after because Palestinians are not a ethnicity.
I will responsibly risk my life to intervene both in the home *AND* while outside my physical place of residence should I encounter an imminent violent threat. *Any and all* means of deescalation must first fail before we use deadly force. And this decision may need to be made in a fraction of a second. Mental & spiritual alignment to the Holy Spirit is critical in accepting this responsibility. God Himself calls us to be protectors by the words of His Son Jesus Christ. "Let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one." - Luke 22:36
..." NOT BY MIGHT NOR BY POWER BUT BY MY SPIRIT SAITH THE LORD OF HOSTS..." ZECHARIAH (ZEPHANIAH) 4:6 ...
something Jordan Peterson said that sticks with me. you arent virtuous if you are a rabbit. you are defenseless. maybe im not quoting it right but i hope yall get the point. if you are not willing to protect and preserve your life the weak and especially your family you arent being virtuous you are being a coward. if you honestly think the right answer to your wife getting raped is to pray assuming you arent tied up or something. i really think you arent a man. thats a dude who is a rabbit and theres no virtue in being a rabbit. conversley the other part of what Peterson said is a man should be a monster. yes yet knowing how to keep that monster caged so that its only used if nessasary, i dont think he was trying to say be a devil. i think he was saying be dangerous and be willing to fight if need be yet never look for that fight. know how to be in control of that as well. as i believe monster in this context is a good thing. david and goliath. the spirit of God isnt weakness and isnt going to stand by and do nothing. fight when you must. to protect and preserve. its pretty obvious Hamas seeks to literally destroy and i pray for those who support that cause. as we are truely in a time where wrong is right and right is wrong and nobody knows whats what unless you have the Holy Spirit and you are working and following the Holy Spirit.
I’m not sure we can know that the Palestinians are the canaanites from the Old Testament.
Mark skipped Act 2 of the play and went straight from 1 to 3. Palestinians were living in the land and Jews pushed them out. So from the Palestinian point of view they have a just and defensive war to fight.
He is wrong about the Palestinians being descendants of the Canaanites. They were a mix of indo-European and other Arab nations when Yasser Arafat declared his followers as Palestinians. Poof!, just like that a people came into being right? People don't seem to know their history and the facts it represents.
7 Wherefore, this land is consecrated unto him whom he shall bring. And if it so be that they shall serve him according to the commandments which he hath given, it shall be a land of liberty unto them; wherefore, they shall never be brought down into captivity; if so, it shall be because of iniquity; for if iniquity shall abound cursed shall be the land for their sakes, but unto the righteous it shall be blessed forever.🇺🇸
A lot of people in this country need to hear this. This is spot on!
Absolutely love his stance at the end. I’m so tired of pacifists.
The Catholic Church had to face this question 1300 years ago.
And they have pondered and written about and more importantly ACTED ON this question for centuries.
Since its inception in the 7th century, Islam has made ceaseless attempts to conquer Europe. The last time was by ISIS in 2015 when they declared their intention to take Rome as Muslims had taken Constantinople in 1453. Muslims realize that Rome has always been and will always be the heart of the Christian resistance.
The wars that kept Europe Christian were all fought by Catholics long before and long after there were Protestants.
From the Battle of Tours in 792 when Muslim armies were 250 kilometers from Paris to the Battle of Vienna in 1683 when the Turks were at the gates of Vienna, it was Catholic armies that kept Islam at bay. It took 800 years for Catholic armies in Spain to throw off Islamic rule.
Can you think of any other idea that had the lifeforce, the perennial vitality to have sustained the resistance through all those centuries?
Remember that it was a Catholic Pope who raised the battle cry, "Deus Vult!" to unite a fractured Europe against the Islamic threat.
There truly would be no such thing as Protestantism if Islam had managed to conquer Europe.
Indeed, it is the rise of Protestantism that began the dissolution of the now defunct idea of "Christendom."
Unlike Catholic countries, no Protestant country has faced an existential threat from Islam. Not until recent decades when Muslims were allowed in by post-Christian politicians in post-Christian societies where they are now a serious internal threat.
Perhaps late in the day as it is, Christian theologians both Protestant and Catholic can find a solution to the internal threat. Unfortunately, so far, no one has proposed a serious solution which is understandable given that most churches have been "evangelized" by secular societies they were supposed to convert.
Cloward Piven strategy
Catholics invented Islam
4th crusade
Amen! Finally! You are the only one I have heard actually talk out loud like this! I know a worship team leader who said the exact same thing when I posed a similar premise to him: “I would just pray for them.” 😖
The UK and Ireland need to see this video.
Im Irish, and people are sick of what's happening to our beautiful Country
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Ur so right. Unfortunately all Europe is under attack. I live in Belfast.. Even here everything is changing so fast😳
@@monikamroczek3305 is right, just look at the Wellington Park Hotel as one of many examples 🙏❤️
Great explanation! I agree 100%. We will win in the name of Jesus🙏🏻.
We already won at the cross. Things will come to pass... What's written will be fulfilled until the Lord's coming.
The problem is, we are constantly fighting other peoples wars and we Are overfilled with false flags.
curuiosu how jesus disagrees with so many christians
"38 ‘You have heard that it was said, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” 39 But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; 40 and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; 41 and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. 42 Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you." Matthew 5
Well and boldly said brother, well done.
I look at everything Jesus created all the life on earth and how he gave every kind of animal and crawling creature the ability and the draw to protect there offspring it’s everywhere in nature and we’re given dominion over nature, I know a lot of missionaries don’t travel with weapons because there called to a specific work but other missionary’s are armed it just depends on your calling. Not all are called to preach .
My goodness. If you live out the teaching of Jesus to turn the other cheek, put away the sword, go the extra mile..you are not a man. You are also calling the men of the first 300 years of church history not men for choosing to go the arena and die rather than take up armes against the brutal Roman Empire. How disrespectful to other believers to think differently about the way of peace and war.
This is an excellent historical review of Just War Theory from a godly perspective.
One problem might be that there are no “legitimate” authority to go to war in our time.
Because the New World Order controls all the world armies. All the world’s money. The NWO is lead by Satan. NWO funds both sides of modern wars. WWI, WW2, 9/11, and likely modern Israel are paid for and planed by both sides.
Just war maybe be possible. But who can truly judge “just war”? So much secrecy and the NWO, One World Government is upon us.
Also, just war and self defense I am not sure are related either. State craft and matters of the state are not unrelated but they are not the same thing.
Moreover going to war in defense of our faith seems against what Jesus preached very strongly. Which seems a different category of war.
I am not sure pastor Mark is making these categories very clear. Of course I don’t think he intends to blur the line between these categories, I think many think and have said the same things he has. It is a fairly accurate representation of the acedemic argument of just war theory. But I am not sure it is sufficient is separating and dealing with the very specific categories of the use of force.
This argument seems to kind of blur the categories together as one. But I am not sure that is helpful.
-Revelation 13:7
Yeah, and it's BS. There's proof Israel ignored the fact it was going to be attacked and let it happen. Look it up. This war is not justified and it has nothing to do with you as a Christian.
I 100% believe that God loves his American Service Members. Someone has to go out and do bad things to bad people in the name of God, Country and Apple Pie. This belief is part of my purpose given to me by God. Advocating for the underrepresented / underserved Veterans. The Lord guides me in this endeavor daily. Amen
I'm at year 17 towards my 20 and I appreciate reading comments like yours.
I've been struggling lately with my service bc I feel like now I'm a part of and aiding/enabling the rich elite Satan worshipers. I feel like maybe we are the great evil akin to maybe what some Germans soldiers felt apart of in the 1930s and 40s.
These younger kids coming in, I try preaching to them and tell them about Jesus but they don't to hear any of it, they just want to go out to combat and kill the "bad guys."
I think we're heading toward a split much like Isreal and Judah back in the day
@@BenDover91187 Finding Veterans and helping them get a well deserved Service-Connected Disability Rating is my purpose / passion now. My testimony is how I get through to some. Others not. That’s not for me to figure out. God does that for me. “When” I actually get through to the 1 out of the 99…. Man, it’s powerful. And God has talked to me and told me that is exactly why He is excited about what we are doing. He celebrates the 1 found / saved so much more. Amen
Lol we haven’t been in a just war since ww2, maybe the korean war. Everything else was about the rich getting richer and staying in control, wake up and stop lying to urself. Also im a veteran, so im not looking down my noise at u, because i bought in to the apple pie bullshit too.
God loves also the”bad people who do bad things” who are you to judge?
You follow the golden calf Mark. You are Aaron not Moses.
The time is right. The path is clear.
We who Watch also Keep.
La Orden de Soldados de Santo Benedicto 🥀
This trash of don't fight back?
Many who are in the faith, need to live on the street, you will see what having to fight means: now almost 1300 Amen! He will look out for ya and send his people!
Thank you pastor❤
Matthew 26:52. Put thy sword away for all they that take up the sword will perish with the sword. Words of Jesus after Peter cut off the ear of the person who came to take Jesus away before his crucifixion. This makes me think we aren’t to do violently to those who want to harm us. ?????
David and Goliath? How about countless other examples? Peter was stopped because Jesus’ sacrifice was His purpose and had to be fulfilled.
@@Southernguitar74Jesus gave us two new commandments, which are the the Old Testament commandments were meant to be. Jesus even said…the law of Moses says an eye for an eye, but I tell you resist the evil. Whoever smites your right cheek, turn your left to them too.
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Jesus had to be rejected (Luke 9:22) to provide the atonement needed to begin the New Covenant (Ezekiel 16:59-63-> Luke 22:20).
@@Shawney-jf6kc “Eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth” refers to monetary compensation (Bava Kamma 84A, Talmud). It means to take the financial loss rather than going tit for tat with someone (1 Corinthians 6:1-8).
@@Southernguitar74 incorrect. The "Canaanites" were giants/titans and seed of satan (Genesis 3), not Arabs. Goliath was a giant and he had brothers. This is why David picked out five total smooth stones for his sling. Pastor's like Mark Driscoll promote Christian nationalism, as well as twisting Scripture to justify war. Nowhere in the Bible can you find "Just War" theory. I'd highly recommend reading Dr. Michael Heiser's books and watching his videos on youtube. King Saul fell on his sword for disobeying God, as Saul was told to kill all of the Amalekites (Also giants/titans and seeds of satan). This is common knowledge with Hebrew scholars, but pastors won't discuss these events, as they don't want to make their congregations uncomfortable. All wars are for resources, land, money, and power. There is nothing Biblical about that.
Jesus did say that that those who don't have a sword (the main sidearm of the day) to sell their cloak and buy one. Why would Jesus then say, "Those who live by the sword will die by the sword?" Jesus had to go to the cross. He even says that he could call down legions of angels to protect himself. He doesn't need Peter's sword. He had to go to the cross. There are times when we must lay down and die for the gospel, and there are times when we must fight (physically). How could evil men like Hitler be stopped without bloodshed? If D-Day didn't happen, how could the allies invade The 3rd Reich and free the oppressed peoples? If the United States did not stand against the Soviet Union during the cold war, how could the eastern European nations have freedom?
Wow!!! That sermon gave me goosebumps!!! Awesome message right there! 🔥🔥🔥
This really blessed me, I am a father of one young man, when I saw what happened in Israel, I got so angry seeing these terrorist parading around with the dead bodies of Israeli women, I decided to purchase a gun for self defense, my father is a pacifist and he believes that today's weapons are or were introduced by Satan.
As I bought my first gun and learned to shoot it, I thought to my self. I will defend my home, my son and my mother and father, I have been watching the news as things get worse. I decided to buy a rifle for my son, and teach him how to use it. We both have learned how to use the weapons, we read the Bible constantly and are learning about Joshua going into the promised land. I honestly have felt bad for buying weapons, but I remember that the Bible says that God is a mighty warrior and I want to be like my Father God, not afraid to step between the oppressed and tyranny, or at least, be a defender for my family. I love Jesus, I love God and The Holy Spirit and I will not give in to anyone trying to hurt me or my family. I also stand with Israel.
Fundamental error in this talk. The Canaanites are living in Lebanon. 90% of the current Lebanese people are genetically descended from the ancient Canaanites. This has been found to be true by genetic testing. Descendants of the ancient philistines are the current Palestinians.
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Correct!
Jubilees 10:29
Judges 3:3
Matthew 15:21-22
Obadiah 1:20-21
Oof. Totally missed the mark on this.
Christ spoke against war
You spew lies
Amen Pastor.
Thank you for Standing Up for the LORD and community.
I love it defund the politicians not the police
Um, the modern day Palestinians are Arabs (possibly descended from Ishmael) not the decedents of the Canaanites. Hagar the mother of Ishmael was Egyptian
you pray for him to go to hell? is that love for your enemy?
Christian complacency and compromise gave evil the inch it needed to take the mile it has.
God bless you pastor driscoll I needed this message in Jesus name Amen
Is he wearing makeup?
God Almighty is a the Greatest Warrior! He cast Satan out of Heaven like Lightning⚡️☄️
Oh no.... This is not right. Vengeance is the Lord's
He's not talking about Vengence , he's talking about defending yours , and the life of your family and, innocent people .
@JamesWayne-kn1yg so at some point does defence become vengeance?
If dudes facts were lined up I'd support this. Look into righteous anger, that's when you go to war. Ephesians 5:6-20. And no.... living in a geographic location does not make anyone a canaanite. This is rubbish
Simple:
Deut.
17:1 Thou shalt not sacrifice unto the "I AM" thy God [any] bullock, or sheep, wherein is blemish, [or] any evilfavouredness: for that [is] an abomination unto the "I AM" thy God.
17:2 If there be found among you, within any of thy gates which the "I AM" thy God giveth thee, man or woman, that hath done wickedness in the sight of the "I AM" thy God, in transgressing His Covenant,
17:3 And hath gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, either the sun, or moon, or any of the host of heaven, which I have not commanded;
17:4 And it be told thee, and thou hast heard [of it], and enquired diligently, and, behold, [it be] true, [and] the thing certain, [that] such abomination is done among Israel:
17:5 Then shalt thou bring forth that man or that woman, which have committed that wicked thing, unto thy gates, [even] that man or that woman, and shalt stone them with stones, till they die.
17:6 At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; [but] at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death *(So they get a JURY TRIAL, with an ELECTED JUDGE and WITNESSES are called).*
17:7 *The hands of the witnesses shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterward the hands of all the people. [So thou shalt put the evil away from among you.]*
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19:21 *And thine eye shall not pity; [but life [shall go] for life], eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.*
PS
*Obvious examples:*
Ted Bundy, death same day as conviction.
Unabomber, death same day as conviction.
Everyone justly convicted of murder, death same day as conviction.
Everyone justly convicted of rape, death same day as conviction.
Death row prisons are ILLEGAL according to God.
This is the first time I've heard anyone else besides me compare Oct 7 with Biblical OT records of similar attacks. Its the same thing, different day. What we don't have is God's context/commentary like we have with all the historical records of invasions, battles, etc...
What no preacher talks about is that Jews are not Israelites, and Israelites are not Jews!
True Israelites are the church of Jesus.
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Avishai Abrahami
Rabbi Amnon Yitzhak
Rabbi YY Jacobson
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, Molly Ephraim, Carmela Menashe
Gal Gadot
Rami Levy, Meir Cohen
Hananya Naftali
Rabbi Yaron Reuven
Ben Binyamin
Itay Zvulun
Danny Danon
Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda
Paul Simon
Ya’akov Asher
Avi Issacharoff
Haim Moshe
Larry David
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Berel Solomon
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Fleur Hassan Nahoum
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Romans 11:1-2
Romans 9:4
Revelation 7:1-8
There are SEVERAL of you heroes in these comments so please let me just humbly say THANK YOU - thank you for being courageous " MEN " filled with honor, dignity & respect for yourselves, your families, your communities, your country men & most of all your country it's because of brave MEN like you that myself & my children had always laid our heads down to sleep in safety & thank you for our freedoms also I'd like to thank your families for sharing each & everyone of you with each & everyone of us for that freedom my heart hurts for you all because you served right along side of your loved ones. God Bless You All. Signed A Grateful Mama & Proud American Patriot !!! 🙂
Amen!
When Jesus returns as a Warrior...
Revelation 17: 12-14, 17
12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.
13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.
14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is LORD of lord, and KING of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
17 For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God be fulfilled.
There is ABSOLUTLY NO comparison with ancient Yisrael. And the modern ISRAELIES.. The Azkanazi Kazarians who occupy Israel now know this. They are not GENECTIClY connected in any way to Abraham. Do your history. Study the Balfore document. Reference the books The thirteenth tribe and The invention of the Jewish people . Both written by Jewish scholars. Or simply watch the movie from Hebrews to Negoes.
This is for a comment that's already in here. The Bible says you must hate all. Evil, that God hates if you love the Lord, you must hate all. Evil tolerance is a sin in the Bible. Everybody I want you to understand this
When the time comes and it will, I will ask God to have mercy on my soul. What happens after that I will answer for.
False prophet.
Christians will go to war.... but against CHRIST, and we Israelites KNOW OUR MALAK WILL WIN.
The Day of the LORD's Vengeance
631 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious [1] in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. 2 Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat? 3 I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment. 4 For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.
I like the idea that Hamas is/was an illegitimate authority. Others would say that they were elected in 2007 by the people. So how is Hamas illegitimate?
He's right
At the very end, you talk about a bad guy, assaulting a family and harming them. You talk about your response … yet you’re against the people in Palestine that are trying to defend there homes?!
Bout time someone in the church brought this message.
What happened to "If you are struck in the cheek, turn the other cheek." Is it true Pastor Mark Driscoll is smarter in understanding God than Jesus is? Evidently. When the Romans came to arrest Jesus, one Disciple pulled out his sword. And Jesus told his Disciple to put it away. Mark is saying Jesus was wrong. Is Jesus wrong and Mark right? Many appear to think so. Mark, like Satan, is very appealing isn't he?
I have always subscribed to the quote of Gunnery Sargeant Hartman in the movie Full Metal Jacket when he said "You will become merchants of death, paying for war!" !
There are many, many verses in the New Testament that go against what he is preaching here. Show me one time that Jesus or Paul used force or told you to use force against anyone. Paul is the desciple of the gentiles. He tells us how to act as followers of Christ. I'm not a pacifist, I'm a brawler who has to crucify the flesh daily, as Paul says. Read the Word for yourself and make your own decision on what God is speaking to you through His Word. Dont listen to someone just because they have a stage. Test everything said to you against the word. Your feelings are deceitful above all things(Jer17:9), and everything out of his mouth was his feelings, because nothing was backed up with Newtestament scriptures.
Jesus warned those who live by the sword will die by the sword. He also said turn the other cheek.
Killing won't solve the world's problems. It is written in the bible "Vengeance is mine saith the Lord."
We as humans do NOT have the knowledge or wisdom to know who should die or not.
Jesus rebuked his apostles when they said to Jesus should we pray for fire to come down and destroy our enemies.
Jesus is our King he is our standard that we should seek to be like. He never killed anyone.
We wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities or wickedness in heavenly places.
Jesus is your master NOT some random pastor. He (pastor) will NOT take your punishment NOR forgive your sins.
Yall best think twice beware wolves in sheep's clothing who appear righteous but inwardly they are raining wolves seek who they may devour.
AMEN!!! True Christians stand WITH you Sir.
Your empassioned speech here is understandable, however, I think you need to preface it with a little review, perhaps Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28, then maybe reconsider what you said about just wars and God fighting along with lsrael, because scripture is abundantly clear that this unjust aggression and violence against Israel comprises but a part of those curse consequences.