Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he's thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. Don't let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good."
Romans 12:17-21 (Msg)
Its said everywhere, we are supposed to be the men of peace! Christians, we are the men of peace. We are not told to whack other religions, criticize them, curse them, condemn them. Because what God says is to not judge, condemn, criticize. He didnt put anything in exclusion. What position are you to judge? What position are you to make war? What position are you to do anything, that is so unpeacable.
In singapore in the 1960s to mid 1970s, christianity is crazy. The pastors are spreading the Gospel. That's the good part. But they are cursing, whacking, criticizing, condemning, judging, and making war, doing unpeaceable and acts outside love on the way! Aren't these breaking the law, breaking the peace? Yes! Condemnation, judgement, making war, doing unpeaceable acts are surely acts without peace. Those pastors at that time, are wrong to do that. Peter said this.
"If you're abused because of Christ, count yourself fortunate. It's the Spirit of God and his glory in you that brought you to the notice of others. If they're on you because you broke the law or disturbed the peace, that's a different matter. But if it's because you're a Christian, don't give it a second thought. Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name"
1 Peter 4:14-16
It is written. Do not spoil the peace! It's therefore a misconception that christians are violent. Its a misconception that the bible tells us to be violent. Its a misconception that God wants us to fight! Its a misconception that christians are told to condemn, judge, hate, criticize, make war, and do unpeacable acts! The key to prevent all these is easy: READ THE BIBLE. The bible comes in one whole piece. And it's for life application. What use is it, if you have a big study bible, and yet not apply it? Yet not read it? What's the use! That is where all the trouble come from! Because you didn't read the bible, meditate on his word, and apply it yo your life! That's the big problem that caused so much trouble. That's the problem that caused so much misconceptions!
The bible tells us christians to be men of peace. It's said so clearly in 1 peter 4:14-16! It's a misconception to say that the bible teaches us to be men of war. That's false. The bible teaches us to be MEN OF PEACE.
