Hey bro!I am not in favor of them getting beat up either. I am just looking for you to understand something. You know brother crossnotes how the word says this Heb 4:12!! right?? If you use the sword( the Word) to cut someone,you must understand you also can become cut be it yourself,for the two edged sword cuts in both directions! For indeed what soever a man sows that shall he also reap,( gal 6:1-5) and verse 7-10!
This law applies to both the just and unjust( matt 5:45) The consequence for self can be harsh( col 3:25) John the baptist had no such problem,perhaps now you know why.Some people know just enough of the Gospel to hurt themselves and others by it,they have not yet learned how to tame there own tongue(Proverbs 18:21) You get, what you put out.
I have been out many times on the streets of Detroit brother,I lived on them for 3 years. I have preached on those streets and have seen many come to the Lord,I was mocked,spit upon but never struck! When you go out into the jungle you must be prepared for the jungle,I know the Word brother!Hence there is no fear,and no doubt. I do not boast in myself in this!!For wisdom is obtained by Christ Jesus!!( 1 cor 1:30-31!!!)
It is wise you use his wisdom rather then our own! LOL I thank the Lord for his!! I hope you understand better now, and are not mad at me for speaking this.And you helped me make my point as well, so thanks for that bro!! John the Baptist spoke the very same, as Jesus did to the Scribes and Pharisees who thought people should be under there rules! My point made perfect by you words bro!! thanks for that!!