Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
We are witnessing an increase of violence around the world targeting Christians, Churches, and increasing cases of attacks and invasions during live worship services.
These wicked attacks carried out by the godless where innocent men, women, and children are being assaulted, terrorized, and even slaughtered in cold blood require a response to the biblical rights of Christians affected by violence.
Does the Bible call Christians to absolute pacifism, or does the Scripture allow for self-defense?
In today’s study, we will address these three questions:
1 - What does the biblical admonishment ‘turn the other cheek’ mean?
2 - What does the biblical admonishment ‘buy a sword’ mean?
3 - Does the Bible allow the Christian to engage in self-defense?
Key Scriptures used in today’s teaching: Matthew 5:38-39
Other Scriptures referenced: Matthew 26:51-52; Luke 22:36; Exodus 22:2; 1 John 5:11-13
If you prayed with Tiff, click here lostlamb.org and let him know! Be sure to check out the playlist “New Beginnings” - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsX8E19Azl58_FjxELPxjnsL8CAtmama4
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Learn more about my ministry: lostlamb.org
Learn more about my ministry in Canada: lostlamb.ca
We are witnessing an increase of violence around the world targeting Christians, Churches, and increasing cases of attacks and invasions during live worship services.
These wicked attacks carried out by the godless where innocent men, women, and children are being assaulted, terrorized, and even slaughtered in cold blood require a response to the biblical rights of Christians affected by violence.
Does the Bible call Christians to absolute pacifism, or does the Scripture allow for self-defense?
In today’s study, we will address these three questions:
1 - What does the biblical admonishment ‘turn the other cheek’ mean?
2 - What does the biblical admonishment ‘buy a sword’ mean?
3 - Does the Bible allow the Christian to engage in self-defense?
Key Scriptures used in today’s teaching: Matthew 5:38-39
Other Scriptures referenced: Matthew 26:51-52; Luke 22:36; Exodus 22:2; 1 John 5:11-13
If you prayed with Tiff, click here lostlamb.org and let him know! Be sure to check out the playlist “New Beginnings” - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsX8E19Azl58_FjxELPxjnsL8CAtmama4
Thank you for listening, and subscribe for new content each week.
Connect with Tiff Shuttlesworth:
Facebook: facebook.com/LostLambAssociation
Instagram: instagram.com/tiffshuttlesworth
X/Twitter: twitter.com/tiffshuttleswor
Learn more about my ministry: lostlamb.org
Learn more about my ministry in Canada: lostlamb.ca
