Sentences with phrase «as a sword against»

Which makes me think it was my belief in the gospel of grace and the assurance of salvation that was the more offensive part to him and he just used the scripture as a sword against me (good point tl) Very hurtful indeed.

The legal profession has many noble archetypes: dedicated advocates pro bono publico, champions of significant (not always popular) causes, and unswerving guardians of the court whose instincts shine bright as a sword against much larger opponents.

Not exact matches

As a result, some top Chinese leaders have urged party officials «not to hesitate to show their sword» — a phrase that, in Chinese, means using violence against one's opponent.

In fact, they would have» beaten their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears» and as a result, «they will not lift up sword, nation against nation, neither will they learn war anymore.»

«Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me?»

And far from taking up the sword and calling angels to defend Him against His enemies, Jesus told His followers to put away their sword (Matt 26:51), and did not call legions of angels as protection (Matt 26:53).

1 Corinthians 11:14 (Men should not have long hair) 1 Corinthians 14:34 - 35 (Women should remain silent in church) Deuteronomy 13:6 - 16 (Death penalty for Apostasy) Deuteronomy 20:10 - 14 (Attack city, kill all men, keep women, children as spoils of war) Deuteronomy 21:18 - 21 (Death penalty for a rebellious son) Deuteronomy 22:19 - 25 (Kill non - virgin / kill adulterers / rapists) Ecclesiastes 1:18 (Knowledge is bad) Exodus 21:1 - 7 (Rules for buying slaves) Exodus 35:2 (Death for working on the Sabbath) Ezekiel 9:5 - 6 (Murder women / children) Genesis 1:3,4,5,11,12,16 (God creates light, night and day, plants grow, before creating sun) Genesis 3:16 (Man shall rule over woman) Jeremiah 19:9 (Cannibalism) John 3:18 (He who believes in Jesus is saved, he that doesn't is condemned) John 5:46 - 47 (Jesus references Old Testament) Leviticus 3:1 - 17 (Procedure for animal sacrifice) Leviticus 19:19 (No mixed fabrics in clothing) Leviticus 19:27 (Don't trim hair or beard) Leviticus 19:28 (No tattoos) Leviticus 20:9 (Death for cursing father or mother) Leviticus 20:10 (Death for adultery) Leviticus 20:13 (Death for gay men) Leviticus 21:17 - 23 (Ugly people, lame, dwarfs, not welcome on altar) Leviticus 25:45 (Strangers can be bought as slaves) Luke 12:33 (Sell your possessions, and give to the poor) Luke 14:26 (You must hate your family and yourself to follow Jesus) Mark 10:11 - 12 (Leaving your spouse for another is adultery) Mark 10:21 - 22 (Sell your possessions and give to the poor) Mark 10:24 - 25 (Next to impossible for rich to get into heaven) Mark 16:15 - 16 (Those who hear the gospel and don't believe go to hell) Matthew 5:17 - 19 (Jesus says he has come to enforce the laws of the Old Testament) Matthew 6:5 - 6 (Pray in secret) Matthew 6:18 (Fast for Lent in secret) Matthew 9:12 (The healthy don't need a doctor, the sick do) Matthew 10:34 - 37 (Jesus comes with sword, turns families against each other, those that love family more than him are not worthy) Matthew 12:30 (If you're not with Jesus, you're against him) Matthew 15:4 (Death for not honouring your father and mother) Matthew 22:29 (Jesus references Old Testament) Matthew 24:37 (Jesus references Old Testament) Numbers 14:18 (Following generations blamed for the sins of previous ones) Psalms 137:9 (Violence against children) Revelation 6:13 (The stars fell to earth like figs) Revelation 21:8 (Unbelievers, among others, go to hell) 1 Timothy 2:11 - 12 (Women subordinate and must remain silent) 1 Timothy 5:8 (If you don't provide for your family, you are an infidel)

No such thing as willful cooperation when the fascist authorities are holding the sword against one's throat.

on its side, and use it as a sword in an ongoing war against the poor.

We journey in joy and to joy on feet fitted with the peace of our good news gospel, warding off every attack against that joy with the shield of faith, and wielding the sword of the Spirit, the very Word of God in whom we abide as He makes our joy complete.

Muslims can not be counted as worshiping «the only true God», for they fail to use his personal name, Jehovah, but use the Aramaic word Allah, meaning «the God» and are as mixed with the «world» and violence as are the churches of Christendom and Jews, not having» beaten their swords into plowshares and spears into pruning shears» whereby «nation will not lift sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore».

It is depressing that humankind has not yet learned to beat swords into plowshares, but while the world remains in this fallen condition, it is just as well that our soldiers are not taught to love those against whom they must fight.

At the beginning, Yahweh is pictured, not only as indignant at man's eating of the «tree of the knowledge of good and evil» (Genesis 2:9) and so becoming conscious of sin, but as being anxious lest man should «take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever,» and, in order to guard against this event, man is driven from Eden and its gates are guarded by «the flame of a sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.»

As YHWH made them to be, punishment for us all leaving Him for idols, religions, and wrong doing against righteousness, prophesied that their descendants would reach dominion in Genesis 27, the «sword» prophesy fulfilled.

In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, «Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to take Me?

As it says: «Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall man learn war anymore.»

This won't happen against a team such as Leicester and we should really put them to the sword.

For, the Arsenal team he has and will play against Forest in this 3rd round tie at the City Ground is not a weaken team as thought by Gary Birtles but a very strong team that will put Forest to the sword in the game.

De Bruyne in particular, struggled against the suffocating Liverpool press as Guardiola's possession play was put to sword by the irresistible Reds.

The Bianconeri are four points clear at the top of Serie A right now, so seeing them put to the sword so devastatingly was a disappointing sight for those who believe in the virtues of calcio, especially as it came on the back of Milan's aggregate 5 - 1 hammering against Arsenal and Napoli's partially surprisingly early Europa League elimination.

Last Saturday, Blackburn found themselves up against it right from the off, as per usual these days in fairness, and Rovers were very quickly put to the sword by a Spurs side seeking to end a dire run of form whilst abolishing Blackburn's impressive streak of two matches without defeat.

The most successful tool your successful nations used in the capture of the resources of the world was their religion, the gun powder as against swords of the world and an educational system based on learning only what they considered as the truth.

«Nanoparticles hold promise as double - edged sword against genital herpes.»

The combat is a chore as the enemies have hitboxes larger than your dodge rolls meaning you will get hit EVERY TIME, the weapons are about as useful as a toothpick against a sword unless you're playing on super easy mode, the story is an illogical mess with some interesting world building mechanics, the characters are about as deep as a kiddy pool in a hotel resort, and the main character never shuts the hell up.

The stylized poster, which actually made its debut last month as a billboard in New York City's Times Square, depicts a sword - wielding Optimus Prime facing off against what certainly looks to be dragons.

Academy Award ® Nominee Clive Owen (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Closer, 2004) delivers an electrifying performance as a fallen warrior who rises against a corrupt and sadistic ruler to avenge his dishonored master, Academy Award ® Winner Morgan Freeman (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Million Dollar Baby, 2004) in this epic, sword - clashing adventure of loyalty, honor, and vengeance.

Until now, the three Musketeers, Athos, Porthos and Aramis have stood as a bulwark against the encroaching evil, their swords defending the innocent and helpless.

Raise your shield to defend against attacks, take enemies out from range with a shotgun bow or slay them up close using the Espasa, a double - edged sword, as you fight dangerous factions and wild beasts in this unpredictable world.

It's not all about beginners, however — the sword and shield is also great for experienced players facing off against new monsters, as it gives good cover as you learn the enemy's move set.

The combat is a chore as the enemies have hitboxes larger than your dodge rolls meaning you will get hit EVERY TIME, the weapons are about as useful as a toothpick against a sword unless you're playing on super easy mode, the story is an illogical mess with some interesting world building mechanics, the characters are about as deep as a kiddy pool in a hotel resort, and the main character never shuts the hell up.

These units are drafted from the same citizens that make up the kingdom of Evermore and operate on a simple rock - paper - scissors trifecta of effectiveness against other types: swords beat hammers, hammers beat spears, spears beat swords, with a couple of other wildcard classes as well.

Players control Red, another silent protagonist accompanied by a talking sword - like device, the Transistor, as they fight back against the mysterious Camerata and their new weapon, the Process.

They can not be defeated, but you can defend against them with your Shield as well as toss them away by slashing your sword.

The enemies will have machine pistols and rocket launchers as well as swords to use against you.

Not only will it tell you which spells are best to use against specific enemy types, but also other ways to damage enemies, such as crafting bombs or coating your sword with oils before a fight.

With the left trigger (for locking onto targets) and the right analog stick, I was able to instantly switch between three different stances, from which I could unleash light and heavy sword attacks in a certain direction, as well as guard against attacks coming from that direction.

Once an abomination has been put to the sword, the sense of accomplishment is soon replaced with a sense of abandonment as players are once against thrust into a plastic world, all too willing to remind them they're not immersed in a breathing universe, but simply playing a videogame.

Which is, most likely, as Nintendo intended; as Irwin points out, «Tanabe's absence suggests a corporate culture of anonymity,» a neutral backdrop against which their «wunderkind - turned - producer - turned - mascot,» Miyamoto, can shine «as some kind of game character made flesh, grinning and swinging a plastic sword.»

«There \'s never a dull movement as you hop between platforms and slash your sword against a plethora of enemies.»

Use your PlayStation Move as a paddle in table tennis as you conduct high speed exchanges against your challenger; or ignite the arena as your PlayStation Move becomes a sword and swing your arm forward to battle your opponent.

Try as he might, his axe, his sword, even his shield seemed ineffective against the Saxon warriors.

The trailer began with the recurring phrase: «This is a fantasy based on reality» and demonstrated new gameplay footage such as combat scenes with swords and guns, controlling a tank - like vehicle, climbing aboard a bipedal robot, and battling a huge creature (presumably from the TGS trailer), and Noctis facing off against a group of armed soldiers.

There isn't a direct player - versus - player component per se, but you can use Dueling Swords (three per day) to pit your units against others, including those you add as friends.

Shining Resonance: Refrain will be available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (via Steam), and tells the story of the young sword - wielder Yuma and his friends as they attempt to fight against the Empire.

Marius becomes a signature warrior that destroys any man who dares hold a sword against him and climbs to the highest ranks as a powerful General in the Roman Empire.

Just listen as you go up against your foes and the steel from your sword and shield CLANGS will every blow you deliver.

Finding a magical sword can give your character an extra boost of strength in battle, but might not be enough to stand against an enemy, such as a wandering spirit, without spells or artifacts to assist you in combat.

Against the Infinite marks the third solo show at Jonathan LeVine Gallery for the Portland, Oregon based artist, and as the gallery notes, the new work explores themes of «mortality and invention with imagery such as skulls, exposed ribcages, tools and weaponry including sickles, swords, hammers and stakes.»

These players navigate in - between worlds of fantasy sword fights and mundane reality and by juxtaposing them against the domestic and urban backdrops, the parallel realities in play in COSplayers reveal the life attitudes of China's modern - day youth as alienated urban superheroes trying to deal with the urgent reality and the unease of populations left out of economic miracles.

The point appears to have been misunderstood in The TAG Group Litigation, where it was held that «common interest privilege» could operate as a «sword» to obtain disclosure against party A as well as a «shield» to deny disclosure to third parties.