THE BIBLE'S VIEWPOINT - When Is Self-Defense Justified?

The Best Protection

Clearly, there are circumstances under which reasonable self-defense is justified.  People have a right to protect themselves and their loved ones from aggression and deadly harm.  When escape is not possible, there is no Biblical injunction against reasonably defending ourselves.  Still, the course of wisdom would be to do our best to avoid situations with a potential for violence. -Proverbs 16:32. 

The Bible encourages us to "seek peace and pursue it" in all avenues of  our life.  (1 Peter 3:11) This is a practical formula that really contributes to peaceful living. 

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