True Strength
An open ended blog can’t hurt. It will either cause readers to desire a conclusion, or it can lead them to think a little deeper on the subject, ask some questions and learn something. Or maybe the reader will just get frustrated. Either way, I have a thought that is very open ended (for lack of a better term or word).
In thinking over the last couple of days, I have come to a conclusion: 99 % of the time, It is impossible for physical violence or war, to prove any type of strength or power whatsoever. The reason I have come to this conclusion is because anybody can pick up a weapon and kill somebody. You don’t have to have any skill, character, intelligence or good old life experience to fight.
And in case you missed the open endedness of the whole thing, this thought should bring us effortlessly to another. What is true strength?
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Perhaps I am way off the mark here (it would not be the first time) but I believe there are as many definitions of strength as there are people. One is not strong when one meets requirements a,b and c. Strength comes from overcoming, or even contending with, one’s greatest weakness.
Thank you for your very kind comment earlier. I do not believe in shadows and am glad you decided to join the party. I shall now blog on this topic because you have inspired me!
Physical Violence isn’t desireable and is a last resort. Yet, it is very necessary. Romans 13:4-5 says the governements of the earth don’t bear the sword in vain. It is nessary to punish evildoers and bring justice. When Jesus comes back. He slaughters a multimillion man army. He rules with a iron rod. Hell is the ultimate act of physical violence. Eternal death is God’s vengeance against the wicked. We get upset over men killing one another. What about God doing it to the immortal soul forever and ever? This type of viloence is very effective. It is eternal and necessary. True strength was displayed at the cross on calvary. When Jesus stood between the wrath of God and us. Taking our punishment. This was the ultimate act of war. Jesus got the keys of death back from satan! Jesus established a seemly non viloent kingdom when he said “bless your enemies” and “turn the other cheek” These acts are demonstrative of what Jesus did on the cross. They are very violent acts of war. They move people closer to heaven. When the only other option is moving people closer to hell. Hell is the ultimate act of phyical viloence and vengence. I wouldn’t wish that reality on anybody.
Walking in the rain: Wow: “I believe there are as many definitions of strength as there are people”. Now that’s what I call open ended. I like this thought though. It gives you the idea that it’s possible for everyone to walk in true strength and to be strong! What if people could really grab a hold of the reality, that just because they can’t do a,b or c like the next guy, they have their own unique opportunity to demonstrate strength while they are on the earth.
Bryan:
I like how you used scripture and not just opinion. I love what you say about true strength being found on the cross. It was war, but not as man defines it. Look at the Apostles. They were physically beaten, but never resorted to violence. I don’t think they could ever be considered as week.