19 If anyone injures his neighbor, whatever he has done must be done to him: 20 fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. As he has injured the other, so he is to be injured. 21 Whoever kills an animal must make restitution, but whoever kills a man must be put to death. Leviticus 24:19-21 (New International Version)
23 But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, 24 eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, 25 burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise. Exodus 21:23-25 (New International Version)
2006-08-06 14:48:02 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oh, really? Because I found a similar verse in Mark, too.
2006-08-06 14:51:46 · update #1
Nevermind about Mark. Wrong verse.
2006-08-06 14:53:42 · update #2
I don't know about you people, but I'm all for taking vengeance on people that deserve it. I'll tell you right now, they won't cross me a second time.
2006-08-06 14:55:12 · update #3
Christians have a history of being hypocritical by cherry picking only the things they agree with from the bible. All those naughty, grim and threatening things in the bible seem to get lost in the details of Christian hypocrisy.
2006-08-06 14:53:08 · answer #1 · answered by All gods are useless 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Actually guys, not all Christians believe that the Old Testament law is done away with. Rather, Christ has FULFILLED the law.
Matt 5
17"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
In Leviticus, the eye for eye and tooth for tooth thing is talking about the judicial law. For example, if someone steals your cow, they give you a cow back or if someone takes your crops, they give you more or the equivalent worth back.
The Pharisees were people who tended to take the words of the Law and live by the Letter of it, but not the Spirit of it. So they turned it around and applied it to revenge. That's why Jesus says in Matt 5 "You have heard it said..."
If you notice in the rest of his sermon there, he is not replacing the Law with a new teaching; he is merely adding to it. Thus in this teaching he is not saying you should cease to obey the Law, but he is adding to with love and compassion.
okay that didn't come out as well as I thought it would. But my main point is, God is the same God in the Old and New Testament; God does not change. The Law should still be followed. Jesus came so that we would not have to be saved by the Law but by His blood.
2006-08-06 15:02:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello friend,
You are right to look at the older testament to pull your quotes.
But since the Resurrection, we are not bound by the OT.
Please read Gal. 3:13-14 (really the whole Book talks about our freedom from the Law.( the old testament is considered Law).
Then, if you will, look at Romans 12:17-21. You will see there that under the New Covenant, we are to follow a higher standard.
Please check these out friend. I am willing to help if I can.
Blessings,
2 Tim. 2:7
2006-08-06 14:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok that is the Old Testament if you have accepted Christ then you need to be in the New Testament because if you live under the Old Testament then you MUST keep all 10 of the Ten Comandment that means doing nothing on the sabth wich is by the way Sat. But read in Timothy it says that if you live under the law then you are cursed you really need to read into your BIBLE more it will all come clear to you
2006-08-06 14:54:31 · answer #4 · answered by bigstan_007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, there's really nothing like the love of God, is there? Isn't it just wonderful that Christians condone violence, hatred and bigotry -- all in the name of God.
Yeah, well remember that when you stand before the Lord on White Throne Judgement Day. Don't waste your time thinking that you will be forgiven!!
For more brilliant statements by religious leaders, such as Rev. Jerry Falwell, Rev. Pat Robertson and Rev. Jimmy Swaggart, check out this link:
2006-08-06 14:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by LaRue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. You are mixing Old and New testaments! The Old Testament was made to show The One God as a wrathful being-to those who defied Him. BUT With Christ-New Testament-Jesus is an intervention between Man and God-forgiveness became possible, God is still wrathful, but if you go to Jesus, He can stay the wrath of God. Also-you mention a bit of Crime and Punishment. In the Jewish faith, the forgiveness you seek is only to be gained when Yaweh (God not Jesus) judges you, since no one can judge what is in another man's heart. You should seek forgiveness when you do wrong to a fellow man, from that same fellow man. In christianity, it is believed Jesus can forgive what is in your heart.
2006-08-06 15:05:32 · answer #6 · answered by matenmoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because I am a disciple of Jesus, I have been taught by Him that I should love my enemies, and pray for those who have wronged me. I have been taught that I should treat other people the same way that I would like them to treat me. I have been taught a more excellent way.
As someone else pointed out, God has said "Vengeance is mine." Those three words are enough to make me sit down and hush.
God is much better at taking vengeance than I am. I prefer to let Him handle it for me.
2006-08-06 14:54:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven."
- Matthew 5: 38-45
Christian do not do vengance we go by Jesus' words not Moses. (who wrote all of the books you mentioned)
2006-08-06 14:59:49 · answer #8 · answered by Fallon V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is what Jesus said:
38"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Matthew 5:38-42
2006-08-06 14:51:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You quote from the Old Testament, and you should be looking to the New Testament. Once Jesus came, it was a whole new ball game. Jesus advised to turn the other cheek, and to pray for your enemies.
2006-08-06 14:52:08 · answer #10 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because those are Old Testament laws and Christians are no longer bound by them. Jesus commands that we turn the other cheek, and Christians follow the word of Jesus.
2006-08-06 14:54:51 · answer #11 · answered by ziz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋