Mike asks;
6. Do not murder. Well, most can say they've never done this. But this is one of the ones I have the biggest problems with. How many stories of war are there in the bible? And is murder only restricted to people? What about animals that are eaten? What about killing the plants that you eat? What about swatting that mosquito that is biting you? Does the bible specify what, if anything, is ok to kill?
6. Do not murder. Well, most can say they've never done this. But this is one of the ones I have the biggest problems with. How many stories of war are there in the bible? And is murder only restricted to people? What about animals that are eaten? What about killing the plants that you eat? What about swatting that mosquito that is biting you? Does the bible specify what, if anything, is ok to kill?
Well as usual Brother, you ask some deeeeeep questions and start with some truth that a lot of Christians miss. Let us see what scripture says first;
Exodus 20:13 KJV Thou shalt not kill.
The above scripture is the King James Translation (I can hear the other questions already, Brother) and when we use a "concordance" for the word "kill" it tells the word is;
"raw-tsakh'"
A primitive root; properly to dash in pieces, that is, kill (a human being), especially to murder: - put to death, kill, (man-) slay (-er), murder (-er).
Simply, it is murder which is limited to humans only - as is most law around the world. Not sure for Hindu's which hold animals (cows) sacred? For all the law we know or have known it has always been limited to people. God does however address animal abuse though. I am impressed that you got the most important part right Brother! Now some are saying is there really a big difference between the two - YES!
Since both Mike and myself are retired Law Enforcement we know there is a difference between murder and justifiable homicide (killing). Although war crimes do occur which can be charged as murder, as a whole war is killing.
There are several cases of war in the Bible, as a matter of fact the Bible is all about "war" you could say. The Bible outlines the war for our souls and His plan to Redeem (save) us from it! We as the "creation" often don't understand the Creator - which, think about it, how could we?
Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT
(8) "My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts," says the LORD. "And My ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.
(9) For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts.
Think about it for a minute, this has to be true, if you believe in God of course. He doesn't just know history, He writes it! That is His unique only to Him.
Isa 46:9-10 NKJV
(9) Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me,
(10) Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, 'My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,'
As far as food goes, prior to the "fall" (Adam sinning), Adam and Eve ate from the garden, but there was no death (animal food) until Adam sinned. Which brings us to a boat load of cool questions about a pre-flood earth.
Lastly, the Bible does talk a lot about food and by the way, there will be food in Heaven (thank God), not that we will need it though!? Mosquitos and wasps are dead meat around me - I can't stand either one...
Blessings
ernie
Since both Mike and myself are retired Law Enforcement we know there is a difference between murder and justifiable homicide (killing). Although war crimes do occur which can be charged as murder, as a whole war is killing.
There are several cases of war in the Bible, as a matter of fact the Bible is all about "war" you could say. The Bible outlines the war for our souls and His plan to Redeem (save) us from it! We as the "creation" often don't understand the Creator - which, think about it, how could we?
Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT
(8) "My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts," says the LORD. "And My ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.
(9) For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts.
Think about it for a minute, this has to be true, if you believe in God of course. He doesn't just know history, He writes it! That is His unique only to Him.
Isa 46:9-10 NKJV
(9) Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me,
(10) Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, 'My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,'
As far as food goes, prior to the "fall" (Adam sinning), Adam and Eve ate from the garden, but there was no death (animal food) until Adam sinned. Which brings us to a boat load of cool questions about a pre-flood earth.
Lastly, the Bible does talk a lot about food and by the way, there will be food in Heaven (thank God), not that we will need it though!? Mosquitos and wasps are dead meat around me - I can't stand either one...
Blessings
ernie
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Thank you for your input - ernie