tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945380218619316662.post2510455497655040889..comments2024-03-24T18:02:00.476-04:00Comments on parablesblog: Gun Ownership and the Mind of ChristJoseph Herrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14729899526301330525noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945380218619316662.post-53347380662675411502013-07-01T17:20:43.813-04:002013-07-01T17:20:43.813-04:00I have sat here reading some of your pages, and ha...I have sat here reading some of your pages, and have bought your book! I completely agree with what you've said about guns. Our weapons of warfare are not carnal. It takes guts to write what you believe. I thank you for the post and hope you don't mnd that I shared it - it's so important. The Lord continue to hold you in His hands, Brother Joseph.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945380218619316662.post-88335164949997940652013-04-17T13:43:52.754-04:002013-04-17T13:43:52.754-04:00Hi Bro. Joseph,
I have read your articles on gun ...Hi Bro. Joseph,<br /><br />I have read your articles on gun ownership and didn't know necessarily whether I agreed with them (although your position from the Scriptures was very clear). <br /><br />I usually go walking around our neighborhood early in the morning, before sunrise. A young woman who was staying with us asked me, <i>"Don't you want to take a big stick with you just in case you come across a dog or something?"</i><br /><br />I smiled and responded, <i>"No. The Lord is more than able to keep watch over and protect me as I walk, even without a stick. He'll take care of me."</i><br /><br />At that moment, the Lord asked me, "Do you believe that I can protect you in the small things, but not the big ones? If you don't even need a stick, then why would you need a gun?"<br /><br />I was astounded. It seemed so simple when He put it that way, but I had not made that connection. I was trusting the Lord in small things, but not big ones. Gave me a whole new perspective on gun ownership.<br /><br />Just wanted to share in case that helps others.<br /><br />God Bless!Latter Days Ministryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405696673350225699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945380218619316662.post-57868610349355678332013-01-10T13:37:01.880-05:002013-01-10T13:37:01.880-05:00Joseph indeed! You are aptly named.Joseph indeed! You are aptly named.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945380218619316662.post-67118758909401358712013-01-08T23:06:40.148-05:002013-01-08T23:06:40.148-05:00Dear Brother Joseph,
I have a witness in my Spiri...Dear Brother Joseph,<br /><br />I have a witness in my Spirit to your writing. I spoke to a friend today - and he said "I can describe my life in one word...vulnerable".<br /><br />I have the same feeling - a sort of twisting in the wind - relying on God's goodness and protection in the face of hostile forces. God bless you my friend.<br />SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04224680957206035909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945380218619316662.post-16186342747792358952013-01-08T05:21:49.487-05:002013-01-08T05:21:49.487-05:00Thank you Joseph for this testimony, which has mov...Thank you Joseph for this testimony, which has moved and enlightened me on very many levels. As a recent graduate I too have been contending with the issue of secular employment as I feel called to a higher yet humbler calling. The extent to which you fully placed your well being in trust to our faithful heavenly Father both challenges and encourages me. As for Gun Ownership, I always felt that the doctrine called "Sword of Just Defense" was not for Christ's true followers to subscribe to. Indeed all who will live in Christ will suffer in this world. May GOD be gracious unto you. untonytohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00263925840587070386noreply@blogger.com