"Do Not Meet Violence With Violence"

"My kingdom cannot be won
through the destruction of
those who do not believe in Me.

I am not the one who has
commanded you to secure peace
through the use of force.

I did not come as a leader
of a rebellion or a revolution
at the head of an army.

I came as He who laid down His life
for those who did not know Me
and for those who were against Me.

Do not be led astray by those
who speak My name but who
teach the ways of violence.

Hold on to My commands
and be as lambs among wolves—
follow Me and carry the cross."

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Art: "The Choice"