Excellent points and certainly Biblically appraised. This certainly is a dilemma of sorts albeit, as all things for the LORD, not a problem. The problem certainly is having security measures without the appearance of a “Police State”.
A point Keith emphasizes is “Prayer”, often the first item in our arsenal that is overlooked and replaced by physical training, shooting accuracy, and planning—all very important priorities. May we, as the children of the Most High GOD, King of the Universe, begin with prayer (making prayer the quintessential element addressed both individually and corporately before all other aspects) for His Wisdom and understanding are the products of prayer.
Understanding (knowledge) prepares us for the work to be done, the how’s, what’s, when’s, where’s, and why’s ie. how to use a weapon, what to look for etc.
Keith’s insight’s are exceptional, valid, and essential. I understand how to use a weapon because I practice with it and develop muscle memory that prepares me for the physical and mental paradigms that may or may not arise.
Wisdom, GODS’ wisdom, gives me the ability to know when to use and when to draw my weapon from the holster. Ps 127:1-2, James 1:5
Many thanks and appreciation for Keith’s and His Ministry in sharing the plethora of spiritual and physical training necessary to be a pertinent ‘Sheep Dog’.
May we make prayer our priority as His workmanship in Christ Jesus.
Well written. I see moral inversion in this country where good is evil and evil is good. We need to be aware of our liabilities when it comes to protection. Just protecting your home is under attack where they say we have an obligation to leave our car keys at the door, or let people ransack your house as if it is a Walmart and run and hide has no fight. As they twist our right to self defense we need to be able to navigate the state we live in. Situation awareness is key. Most bases in the military have escalated to a force protection higher than normal. We should as well.
Every time I suffer the "groping" line at the airport, I mutter to myself that the terrorist who planned 9/11 won. They achieved their goal of restricting my freedom to travel. If churches react now the same way governments did then, the terrorists will achieve another victory, that of limiting my freedom to worship.
Excellent points and certainly Biblically appraised. This certainly is a dilemma of sorts albeit, as all things for the LORD, not a problem. The problem certainly is having security measures without the appearance of a “Police State”.
A point Keith emphasizes is “Prayer”, often the first item in our arsenal that is overlooked and replaced by physical training, shooting accuracy, and planning—all very important priorities. May we, as the children of the Most High GOD, King of the Universe, begin with prayer (making prayer the quintessential element addressed both individually and corporately before all other aspects) for His Wisdom and understanding are the products of prayer.
Understanding (knowledge) prepares us for the work to be done, the how’s, what’s, when’s, where’s, and why’s ie. how to use a weapon, what to look for etc.
Keith’s insight’s are exceptional, valid, and essential. I understand how to use a weapon because I practice with it and develop muscle memory that prepares me for the physical and mental paradigms that may or may not arise.
Wisdom, GODS’ wisdom, gives me the ability to know when to use and when to draw my weapon from the holster. Ps 127:1-2, James 1:5
Many thanks and appreciation for Keith’s and His Ministry in sharing the plethora of spiritual and physical training necessary to be a pertinent ‘Sheep Dog’.
May we make prayer our priority as His workmanship in Christ Jesus.
Well written. I see moral inversion in this country where good is evil and evil is good. We need to be aware of our liabilities when it comes to protection. Just protecting your home is under attack where they say we have an obligation to leave our car keys at the door, or let people ransack your house as if it is a Walmart and run and hide has no fight. As they twist our right to self defense we need to be able to navigate the state we live in. Situation awareness is key. Most bases in the military have escalated to a force protection higher than normal. We should as well.
Thank you for your wisdom, may God continue to keep you and your family, you are in our prayers!
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Amen.
I really appreciate the way you incorporate scripture into your thoughts. May God continue to bless and keep you and yours. Have a blessed day.
Thanks brother Keith for your great job and love for the church of Christ.
Great words of wisdom Keith!!!🙏👍👏
What a great a approach to protect and to worship.
Extremely well written. I’ve never seen it laid out so clearly in such a balanced way. Thank you for what you do.
Every time I suffer the "groping" line at the airport, I mutter to myself that the terrorist who planned 9/11 won. They achieved their goal of restricting my freedom to travel. If churches react now the same way governments did then, the terrorists will achieve another victory, that of limiting my freedom to worship.