Our Lord and Savior told His disciples... "And He said to them, "When I sent you out without money belt and bag and sandals, you did not lack anything, did you?" They said, "No, nothing." And He said to them, "But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one. "For I tell you that this which is written must be fulfilled in Me, `AND HE WAS NUMBERED WITH TRANSGRESSORS'; for that which refers to Me has its fulfillment." They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords." And He said to them, "It is enough." {Luke 22:35-38, emphasis mine, caps in original}packsaddle wrote:i have felt similar feelings.
as a christian, i often struggle with hypothetical scenarios of deadly force while defending myself.
Why, if we are not to defend ourselves. Think about this also, "Thou shalt not kill" is "You shall not murder" if you explore the linguistic origins. If not, God would be contradicting Himself whenever He ordered His people to war or impart the death penalty. To accuse God of contradicting Himself is anathema to a Christian.
Carry your sword in good conscience but wield it justly and with precision...for we will answer for it.
Kyle