Will there be knives in heaven?
I’m sure, Lord, that there won’t,
For none there can ignore
The Father’s will;
And you, Lord, taught us clearly,
Throughout your time on earth:
Don’t lie, deceive, or steal –
And do not kill.
Will there be guns in heaven?
I’m confident there won’t,
For none there can dismiss
The Father’s will;
And you, Lord, taught us clearly,
Throughout your time on earth:
Don’t mock, condemn, or judge –
And do not kill.
Will there be bombs in heaven?
I’m certain that there won’t,
For none there can refuse
The Father’s will;
And you, Lord, taught us clearly,
Throughout your time on earth:
Don’t hate, despise, or harm –
And do not kill.
So how, Lord, could we ever want
To end another’s life,
When such deeds mean rejecting
All that’s good?
For you, Lord, taught us clearly,
Throughout your time on earth,
That we must build your kingdom here,
With love.
References
He shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more (Isaiah 2:4; KJV).
May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10; NLT).
Do not kill (Mark 10:19; KJV).
Do not judge others, and you will not be judged (Luke 6:37; NLT).
The Kingdom of God is already among you (Luke 17:21; NLT).
The kingdom of God is within you (Luke 17:21; KJV).
Go and spread the good news of the kingdom of God (Luke 9:60; CSB).
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them (Romans 12.9; NLT).
Love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you (Luke 6:27-8; NLT).