It is expected of God's people that they walk in knowledge, wisdom and understanding.
In handling the issue of self-defense, one must approach with caution and thoughtfulness.
Self-defense does not mean harming others without reason or acting aggressively without cause.
Christians are not called to be violent or to be careless about the life of others.
We were created by God to live in peace with others, spread his word and to do His will.
For believers, living a violent life is discouraged.
But there may be drastic circumstances where life is endangered.
Self-defense may become a vital final choice in such cases.
Self defense when there is no other choice is very different from seeking to harm others.
God places great importance on life.
Whatever form of self-defense must be guided by the desire to protect life not take it, it must also be led by wisdom and constraints.