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geriartic1943

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JW is a 66 year old guy from TENNESSEE, USA

It is interesting that I have evolved so much from what I used to be to who I am now. I guess some call that experience or wisdom. I call it education from the college of hard knocks.

  • e-Sword - the Sword of the LORD with an electronic edge

    Rated Jan 17 2009 • 129 reviews • christianity • e-sword.net

    Great to study and find supporting passages to deal with the trials we face each day. As far as using the word sword, the term is in conjunction to the weapons of war used in the day. The 'sword of truth' will ultimately defeat any weapon. As far as 'living by the sword and dying by the sword'; the term comes from those who lived their lives by fighting for money for whoever paid them the most. Therefore, they lived by the sword (for money to support themselves and their family) and they died by the sword (war is a dangerous business.)

    Jesus told Peter that a man who lives by violence will die by violence. Interestingly enough, the Apostles lived by peace but most died by violence.