SEPARATION FROM THE INDULGENCE IN CARNAL WARFARE

SEPARATION FROM THE INDULGENCE IN CARNAL WARFARE

"But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also."
Matt. 5:39

1d. The Kingdom of Christ is not of this world, and therefore the subjects of that Kingdom should not employ force to maintain it. John 18:36

2d. The Spirit of Christ is not of this world, and therefore those who possess that spirit cannot use carnal warfare.
Luke 9:52-55 cf. Gal. 5:22
Matt. 5:9

3d. The purpose of Christ is not of this world, for he came not to destroy but to save men's lives.
Luke 9:56

4d. The method of Christ is not of this world, for He does not use carnal weapons in His warfare.
2 Cor. 10:2-4

5d. The principle of Christ is that those who take and use the sword will perish with the sword.
Matt. 26:51-52

6d. The protection of Christ is not of this world but is from above.
It will operate where it is in accordance with God's will.
Matt. 26:53, 55
Acts 12:1-5