Can Believers Defend Themselves?

Update: 2025-11-04

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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Philippe Sterling and Sam Marr are answering a question about believers and self-defense. Romans 12:19 – “Beloved, do not avenge yourselves…” – what does this mean? Should trusting God to protect us just be passive? What is God’s role and what is ours? What is the difference between vengeance and self-defense? Please listen for a great discussion, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus Podcast!

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