Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.
2 Timothy 4:2
O God, do not be silent! Do not be deaf. Do not be quiet, O God. Don’t you hear the uproar of your enemies? Don’t you see that your arrogant enemies are rising up?
Psalm 83:1-2
When the other disciples saw what was about to happen, they exclaimed, “Lord, should we fight? We brought the swords!”
Luke 22:49
In a world filled with strife, it is too easy to hunger for retribution. Lord, let us forsake the quick but cruel sword; be our shield against anger and hatred. Guide our hearts towards lasting peace and our hands towards the enduring work of turning swords to plowshares, we pray. Amen.
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