At various times in my life I have found myself quoting these verses,
(1Ch 16:22 KJV) Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
(Psa 105:15 KJV) Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
Every time I quoted them I attributed them to David when he had Saul at his mercy in the cave. It is true that the idea comes up but it is not expressed this way. Instead you get one source being a song of Asaph written for David and the other an unattributed Psalm. That is not the real source of my error.
The problem is that I am quoting a verse to prove a point that it does not address. These verses are not proclaiming that we should leave pastors, priests and such alone. It is not a protection for the leaders. If you look at the context, they are addressing the believers as a whole as God’s anointed.
This is a statement warning people not to attack the children of God. In both of these contexts it refers to Israel but I don’t think it is too far to apply the principle to the body of Christ. In both cases I think it is talking about the faithful remnant, the true Israel not the DNA Israel. The true church, not just anyone who owns a Bible.
So watch out world. Think again elites. God has His eye on those who belong to Him.
homo unius libri
Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship
Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
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