REALLY?? But not exactly what you might think. See, because of sin, God ordered the death of Israel’s enemies all the way from men and women, to children and infants. Why? To prevent offsprings’ claims to false promises, as well as to prevent retaliation. But that’s in the natural, everyday living. In the spiritual realm, things are different.
Jesus has never wanted His body, the church, to fear men for their violence, threats, or acts of torture. In fact, in Luke 12:4-7 NKJV, He said:
“And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!”
In other words, Satan may send man to kill off God’s people for different reasons, but that’s all he can do. See, Jesus defeated him at the cross. Jesus defeated Death. Jesus has the keys of Life and Death. Satan’s powers are limited. But God, can not only kill, but also cast one into hell. Additionally, in Matthew 10:28, we’re told that the enemy can’t kill the soul. However, God is able to destroy both the soul and body in hell.
Does that mean that those false teachings out there are true-that God will annihilate those in hell? Nope. Does it mean we create a following declaring that the soul can be killed? Nope! Notice, only God can destroy us because He has the power.
So, do we kill? Nope, not unless it’s gossip, discord, infidelity, etc. We should “kill” things that hamper life. What of those who bully and torture us? In due time, they’ll be gone. Either God will convert them, or bring them to accountability.
In Psalm 37:35, 36, the psalmist said, “I have seen wicked and ruthless people flourishing like a tree in its native soil. But when I looked again, they were gone! Though I searched for them, I could not find them!” (NLT)
God says: “They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of Jehovah, as the waters cover the sea” (Isaiah 11:9).
Time to move on!
Sam