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Good -Life Devotional:
THE SPIRIT BEHIND THE SWORD: CONTRASTING ISLAMIC JIHAD TEXTS WITH BIBLICAL TRUTH.( PART 2 )
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
– PEACEFUL WITNESS VS. HOLY WAR: THE BATTLE FOR THE HUMAN SOUL
Islamic jihadists often cite Qur’an 9:5, known as “the sword verse”: “Kill the polytheists wherever you find them…” They see this as a perpetual command, not a historical instruction. Other passages, like Qur’an 47:4, command beheading in battle. Hadith literature also glorifies martyrdom in war, promising paradise and rewards to those who die fighting. For extremists, these texts form a theological foundation: faith must be defended and expanded by the sword. Christians who believe in the trinity ( God in three persons as described by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19 ) are said to be polytheists and therefore, deserve to be killed even though moderate Muslims hold a different more tolerant view
But in Scripture, God’s kingdom is advanced by truth, not terror. Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world… otherwise My servants would be fighting.” (John 18:36, AMP). Christianity does not spread through coercion but through proclamation:
“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” (Romans 10:15, AMP).
God calls His people not to impose belief but to witness, love, and make disciples through example and teaching—not force (Matthew 28:19–20). When the apostles faced persecution, they did not retaliate; they preached boldly under the Spirit’s power.
Scripture also guards believers from hatred. Jesus commands, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44, AMP). Paul writes, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21, AMP).
Jihadists fight for earthly dominance; Christians fight for eternal souls. Jihadists seek to establish a kingdom by violence; believers seek to manifest the kingdom of God through righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17).
This teaching encourages you to stand firm in Christ’s peaceful mission. In a world shaped by religious violence, God calls you to reflect His heart—overcoming darkness not with the sword, but with the light of the gospel.
In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and the salvation of extremists.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to win souls for your kingdom .
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