Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5944 self-defence The people of God in the OT defended themselves, but their ultimate defence was to be God himself. Paul, using the channels open to him, answered false charges against him in the church and before civil authorities. Christians are not to take personal revenge but, following Jesus Christ's example, are to entrust themselves to God. Defence of one's property Defence of one's person The use of a stronghold See also Judges 6:2; 1 Samuel 23:14; 2 Samuel 5:17 The strength of numbers Trust in the Lord The example of Jesus Christ in self-defence 1 Peter 2:20-23 See also Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 5:39 pp Luke 6:29; Matthew 26:52; John 18:11; Romans 12:19; 2 Timothy 4:14 Defence against spiritual enemies Acts 20:28; Ephesians 6:10-12 See also Ephesians 6:13-18 Self-defence in the face of false accusations Paul to the Corinthian church 1 Corinthians 9:1-3; 2 Corinthians 12:17-19 Paul before the civil authorities Acts 21:39-22:1,3-21,30-23:5; Acts 24:10; Acts 25:6-8,13-16; Acts 26:1-2; 2 Timothy 4:16 The promise of the help of the Holy Spirit Luke 12:11-12 pp Matthew 10:19-20 pp Mark 13:11 See also Luke 21:14-15 See also
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