God is the Reformer Here

God says that the church is to be like a lion among animals of the forest, a young lion among flocks of sheep which tramples and tears as it passes through. Humility doesn't equal defeat. Peace-making doesn't mean defenseless or surrender. Kindness doesn't mean weakness. Though we be lions, the armies we face aren't combated against by weapons, we have a much more threatening foe, and an equal assurance at our ultimate victory.