God needeth not the help of a material sword of steel to assist the sword of the Spirit in the affairs of conscience.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- God does not need physical weapons to defend spiritual truth. The power of spirit is enough for matters of conscience.
- In plain terms
- Spiritual power needs no physical weapons.
- What can you take from it?
- Faith does not need steel to survive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What protects faith best?
- Do leaders need armies for truth?
Another view
Some believe states must protect religion with force.
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