Christians, is self defense a sin?

No, self defense is not a sin. Commandment number 6 reads, "Thou shalt not kill"; but in this case it should read, "Thou shalt not murder". You see it is also written that, "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven:" (verse 1) and "A time to kill,....." (verse 3) from Ecclesiastes chapter 3. There is a time to kill; and that time is when you are defending life.....your life, a bystanders life or anyone else's life. It is also written that, "Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, Arm Yourselves likewise with the same mind; for He that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;....." from 1st Peter chapter 4. For further information read the passages for yourselves.

Many people have a confused view about what the Bible says in regards to self-defense. The law given in Exodus 22:2-3 says that if a man breaks into a home to steal at night, the home-owner has the right to kill him in defense. In daylight, when the home-owner can see that he is there to steal and not to kill, he cannot kill the thief in defense. In Luke 22:37-39, Jesus explains it is good to be appropriately armed. In Proverbs 25:21-22 and Romans 12:17, Scriptures say to not repay evil with evil, but to bless your enemies. And in Matthew 5:39, Jesus said if someone slaps your right cheek, offer them your left as well.

The Bible has very few laws regarding self-defense, but plenty of examples. When Lot and his people were captured, Abram had no problem rescuing him with force (Genesis 14:13-16). In Luke 22:36, Jesus advised His disciples to take swords along with their other provisions. Then again, David refused to harm Saul, even though Saul was trying to kill him. And Jesus scolded Peter for using a sword to fight off the guards that were taking Jesus away (John 18:10-11).

What's the difference? The timing and the situation. In a situation with an unknown aggressor with unknown intent, as in Exodus 22:2, it is okay to use self-defense. If the offense has already occurred, as in Proverbs 25 and Romans 12, we should not take the law into our own hands, but seek justice through the authorities. David refused to kill Saul because Saul was God's anointed king and authority. Jesus condemned Peter's action not because of his intent to defend Christ, but because Peter was getting in the way of God's plan for the guards to take Jesus. The Matthew 5 passage is stickiest. It appears to say that we are to take whatever abuse comes our way quietly. But a "slap on the cheek" didn't mean physical violence. It refers to an insult against honor. We are not to defend our honor with physical violence, but shrug it off.

Another situation that occasionally comes up is what if a wife is a trained fighter and the husband is not? Should the husband, as protector, defend his wife? Or should he let his wife be the aggressor? Although the Bible allows that women may be involved in battle, the Bible doesn't speak of this specific scenario. It's best if the husband and wife talk about this beforehand. They need to know each other's strengths and determine how to work together before the threat even arises.

These are the examples we should follow—to determine the real threat and wisely act accordingly. It is fine to be armed, but it is better to escape unscathed than to needlessly kill an attacker.

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If you DO as Jesus said to do and educate others to do so as well, you love him. Paul taught that violence in the identify of self defense is fine. Jesus stated that there is a better method to preserve yourself. Peace can be a vigor, though christianity denies it. If anybody is conserving a gun to your head, which you could either crumble into your fears or that you would be able to rest in peace. In the event you leisure in peace, the attacker is healed and he will effectively stroll away. There are lots of who selected to let go of the sadistic Christian God that Paul taught about and who feel that Jesus was once telling the truth. These are those who manipulate their possess realities, as Jesus said that we are able to. Martial arts are a good type of learning intellectual discipline. Now put that intellectual self-discipline to just right use and be taught in regards to the teachings of Jesus and putting them into practice. (when you realise what Jesus was once pronouncing, the ingredients about plucking out your own eyes or hating your mothers and fathers will not be of Jesus, and misinterpreted, respectively) Jesus stated that each one that you just ask for is given (so when you don't like what you might have, seem at what you might be requesting - using your thoughts and emotions. The ideas and feelings part used to be getting rid of with the introduction of the KJV) So if you wish to be safe, turn out to be peaceful.

Yes, any violation of the Law of God is considered as a sin "Thou Shall Not Kill" this includes causing harm upon others or taking their life even in self defense. But the sin is diminished because in acts of self defense you are safe guarding your own life or the lives of others.

Self defense is considered as a venial sin.

The consequence of venial sins holds no eternal punishment.

yes, we create our life thought the christ consciousness within and if we are doing this right we don't need to defend ourselves we wouldn't be doing anything to attract that kind of negativity in our life. Sin means missing the mark an old archery term and so we just try again.

I would like to give first rank to Islam in that but Christianity dose hold proud second rank. Come on second is not that bad.

Yes, what do you think "turn the other cheek" means? If you hit someone in self-defense, you go to Hell.

No.

Exodus 22:2

If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.

No, it's not. Defense of self or country is definitely okay with God.

No.

A sin only counts as a sin if one is aware that it is and does it anyway.