What Does the Bible Say About Violence?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on violence
聖書は暴力について多くの場所で言及しています。神は平和を愛し、私たちも争いや暴力を避けるように努めるべきだと教えています。聖書は他人に対する思いやりと愛を重視し、争いや暴力を避けるように勧めています。
Bible Verses About Violence
Proverbs 3:31-32
“Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous.”
Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Romans 12:17
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.”
Psalm 11:5
“The Lord examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.”
Matthew 26:52
“Put your sword back in its place, for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.”
Proverbs 10:6
“Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.”
Proverbs 16:29
“A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good.”
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