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It's another great day to listen to the word of God by his servant Bro Eli Soriano
According to Brother Eli’s teaching, killing in self-defense is not regarded as a grievous sin in the sight of God, especially when it occurs in the line of duty such as in the case of police officers, security personnel, soldiers, or members of the navy.
This view is supported by the passage in Numbers 35:10–17, where God instructed Moses to speak to the children of Israel concerning their settlement in the land of Canaan. The Lord commanded that cities of refuge be established so that anyone who unintentionally killed another person could flee there for safety. These cities were meant to protect the manslayer from the avenger of blood until the matter was properly judged before the congregation.
Six cities of refuge were to be appointed in total three on one side of the Jordan River and three in the land of Canaan. These cities were not only for the Israelites but also for foreigners and sojourners living among them. Anyone who caused the death of another person unintentionally was permitted to flee to these cities for protection.
However, the scripture clearly distinguishes between accidental killing and murder. If a person intentionally struck another with an iron tool, a stone, or any object capable of causing death, such a person was considered a murderer and was to be put to death.
From this passage, it is evident that God does not classify unintentional killing as a sin deserving immediate punishment, which is why provisions for refuge and protection were made. Furthermore, anyone who attempted to kill a person already under refuge in an act of revenge was also subject to the death penalty.
Brother Eli advised Christians who serve in the armed forces not to act recklessly. Rather than aiming to kill, they should strive to be precise and disciplined, disabling criminals where possible instead of taking lives—even with the allowances provided in Scripture.
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