- Joined
- 16 Jan 07
- Moves
- 95105
Originally posted by RJHindstheres no bravery in fighting with a ranged weapon, david was a coward in my opinion.
I am surprised no one has listed the bravery of David fighting a giant with just a slingshot. That is my number one favorite because of his bravery and strong belief that God would give him the victory.
Originally posted by RJHindsA sling, not a slingshot. Slingshots use elastic and are attached to a Y shaped stick. Slings are made of non elastic string. They extent the length of the arm for the purpose of throwing rocks, whereas the slingshot uses elastic to store energy.
I am surprised no one has listed the bravery of David fighting a giant with just a slingshot. That is my number one favorite because of his bravery and strong belief that God would give him the victory.
-Removed-Yes, that is another reason I like David's story. He had bravery and belief in God from a young age and became a King, who was also a sinner just like the rest of us. He received forgiveness from God even though he did not deserve it. So we also can receive forgiveness of our sins throught the grace of the Lord.
HalleluYah !!! Praise the Lord!
Originally posted by AThousandYoungYes, you are right, David only had a sling to hurl a few small stones at the giant. And he didn't even wear protective armor. He was very brave and confident of God's protection.
A sling, not a slingshot. Slingshots use elastic and are attached to a Y shaped stick. Slings are made of non elastic string. They extent the length of the arm for the purpose of throwing rocks, whereas the slingshot uses elastic to store energy.
Originally posted by Rajk999Those are your favorite Bible stories?
I like those stories that make 'modern' Christianity look stupid. Like church leaders telling everyone that ..
"God is love',
'God is merciful and forgiving',
'Jesus Loves you'
'Just believe and you are saved' ..
.. when after reading the Bible you see people being killed for making mistakes, or for apparently minor sins.
What a jolly man you must be.
1 edit
I have to say that David and Goliath is my favorite. It seems to me that any time one challenges evil, it seems like it is you against the world for whatever reason. It is like Churchill in the little nation island of England taking on Nazi conquered Western Europe all by his lonesome. It is as if to overcome any form of evil in the world, faith of some sort is required to believe that you can defy the odds. In reality, however, evil has already lost. All that needs to be done is kick down the rotten door and the whole structure will fall apart.
Originally posted by whodeyYeah, the Battle of Britain is one of my favorite Bible stories, too. 😛
I have to say that David and Goliath is my favorite. It seems to me that any time one challenges evil, it seems like it is you against the world for whatever reason. It is like Churchill in the little nation island of England taking on Nazi conquered Western Europe all by his lonesome. It is as if to overcome any form of evil in the world, faith of some so ...[text shortened]... All that needs to be done is kick down the rotten door and the whole structure will fall apart.