If you wish to die a Martyr's death, walk into such a neighborhood...you will die shortly.
And surely the Lord will bless you!
But if you expect to continue your life...recognize evil when it approaches. Avoid it at all costs. Stay away from it...and pray for Him to tell you His will for you.
He may not wish your death. But if you wander into a neighborhood of evil...you will probably die!
He does not ask us to seek the lions den...he asks us not to fear it when we find ourselves in it.
If you can prove me wrong...millions of Christians will turn to face the lions...and die martyrs.
Many a fool has misinterpreted these verses to mean Jesus was a pacifist, anti-war, anti self-defense...in other words, a SISSY.
I will give ROTB credit for more brains than to hold such a distorted view of Scripture. Otherwise, he or she is on the wrong forum.
“he asks us not to fear it when we find ourselves in it.”
You were given free will by G*d.
As an American, you have the right to be armed.
Be armed and defend yourself or suffer the consequences.
IMHO, Don’t expect your betters to defend you if you are not armed and willing to defend yourself.