In the Bible, the verse Luke 19:27 reads "But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me." So much for tolerance, eh?
2006-08-22 17:01:28 · 31 answers · asked by drink_more_powerade 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think you are misinterpreting this quote. This quote comes from a parable of Jesus, which teaches that upon the end of time God will judge all men's actions. Those who by their actions have shown themselves to be God's enemies will be punished.
Therefor, the quote refers to the righteous justice/judgment of God. It does not authorize any human to take that justice into his own hands.
2006-08-22 17:16:35 · answer #1 · answered by gg_oz_wm 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋
It's true that Christianity is not an 'anything goes' religion. There are limits as to what and how much is tolerated. I don't know if you are a parent or not,, my guess is not. but if parents go out for the evening (this is the context of the verse,, a king who leaves the country for awhile) and you come back and find that your kids have vandalized your house, had a food fight and left a mess, tied tin cans to your dogs tail and driven it crazy, and set a booby trap over the door which you tripped when you entered,,, you may not tolerate that too well either, and might mete out some punishments.
2006-08-23 00:09:13 · answer #2 · answered by mary_n_the_lamb 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Jesus earned the reward of being earth's King and Satan is out of here.
Just imagine, what would happen if Jesus did not come to rule, what would happen to the earth? I think we all know that Satan would lead it to nuclear annihilation.
So, instead Jesus comes to take over and transforms the earth to a Paradise.The people who are his enemies, do not want a Paradise with him as King.
So, why complain about it? Why not realize that we will now have the best rule, Jesus and his Government under God. So what do you suggest God do with people who want to continue sinning? Whatever anyone suggest does not matter anyway,as eternal life is offered only to repentant people.
Yes, God has been tolerant of evil for 6,000 years, and many people want suffering to stop. Love will end suffering. Amen, Come Lord Jesus.
2006-08-23 06:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by tina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus forgives repentant sinners. He doesn't "tolerate" proud, rebellious, self righteous people who despise the sacrifice that He made on their behalf because they don't want to turn from their sins.
"Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. John 3:18-20
2006-08-23 00:31:27 · answer #4 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your interpretation might be a bit off -
The quote is from a story being told about a nobleman, and it is this nobleman who says these words.
So, it is not a statement that condones slaying or killing anyone, but reporting what a person said in a parable.
Is it a violent, shocking statement? Yes, it is. .but it is part of the shock value of the parable....
2006-08-23 00:20:28 · answer #5 · answered by Ponderingwisdom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would really like to hear a person with a religious background answer that one.
I don't read the bible
so I just read that passage.
It seems to be the story of a king that
wanted people to make money for him and
killed those who opposed him.
Not like the real Jesus
I thought he said
forgive them for they know not what they do
I just don't understand it
It doesn't sound likeJesus to me
the I really don't know much
2006-08-23 00:17:44 · answer #6 · answered by stillness 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me, eh? hehehehehehehehehehehehehe! HA!
2006-08-23 00:13:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This verse is the last verse of a parable, the parable of the pounds. It is in the context of the future, when Jesus returns to earth. Those whom have set themselves against Him and His Will, by action or omission, will have made themselves His enemy, in the end times.
God is much more tolerant than you might think...check out these passages that you quote in context, and His Word might come to life for you...
2006-08-23 00:14:24 · answer #8 · answered by stronzo5785 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Do you want a serious answer or are you just trying to misrepresent what the bible says?
First of all with any writting, any book, if you take it out of context (you do understand what context means don't you?) if you take it out of context you can make it say what YOU want it to say.
Next time you are going to quote the bible read the whole book.
FYI Jesus doesn't tolerate sin, but He does love the sinner.
Try reading it all. If you sincerely want to know about Jesus He will reveal Himself to you all you have to do is ask. :)
2006-08-23 00:14:23 · answer #9 · answered by redeemed 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
In my NAB bible it says "now as forthose enemies of mine who did not want me as their king, bring them here and slay them before me". This isn't Jesus talking, it is the king, the pharoah at that time. Jesus has never said that nonbelievers should be killed. You need to read the enitre chapter.
2006-08-23 00:11:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Luke 19 ; 24 - 27
Turning to his attendant he said , "Take the pound from him and give it to the man with ten." "But, sir," they replied , "He has ten already." "I tell you," he went on , "the man who has will always be given more ; but the man who has not will forfeit even what he has. But as for those enemies of mine who did not want me for their king, bring them here and slaughter them in my presence.
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Which means if you are not for the Lord ypu are against the Lord. If you are against the Lord you are to go to Hell.
2006-08-23 00:37:05 · answer #11 · answered by ldp999000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋