I asked a minister once, and he said that's what he does when he sits on a thumb tack. I appreciated the joke, but resented that he didn't follow through with a serious answer. Please give a modern example, if possible, not some parable of the pharaseers, or what ever?
2007-04-09 15:06:45 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Turn the other cheek means that when someone does something to you, you should not return the favor and do the same thing back or something just as bad making you as bad as the person that did wrong to you...
Example:
My son told me this story:
He was at school and was hit by another kid. Instead of retaliation he just turned and walked away and did nothing back. He was proud of himself because he turned the other cheek like he was taught from the Bible and in Sunday School and from his family. I was glad he had learned this lesson because he has a temper as bad as his father's.
All in all, turning the other cheek does not make you a coward or weak. It just means you are the bigger person and won't stoop to the level of others who do mean or wrong things to others. I hope this helps.
MOM of a Cheek Turner
2007-04-09 15:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by taljalea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well an easy example is if someone punched you on one side of the face, turn to the other side so they can punch that one as well. It may sound a little weird, but what it's saying is instead of fighting back and getting mad let them decide if they want to keep hurting you. It's what the "enemy" will least expect. Think if you were robbing someone and about to leave and then they say "no wait come back i've got some more for you" and then they had you some cash. It all goes back to the saying of what would Jesus do. So the next time someone calls you a name, give them a compliment and see what happens.
2007-04-09 15:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by Live Like You Believe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its an interpretation of return good for evil. The thought was, that people do ignorant things and usually regret them. If you return the insult or what have you, you may never give them the chance at remorse. In some situations I would agree that turning the other cheek is a good practice. Not saying that if someone physically hits you that you should let them and offer them a new spot. Again, I think some interpretations of the bible may have changed the text in which it was originally meant. I hope I was some help with your question.
2007-04-09 15:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by Jenna J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that when someone hits you, turn the other cheek and offer that side of your face as well. When your enemy is hungry, feed him. When he is thirsty, give him water.
"(39)If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also. (40) If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too. (41) If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles. (42) Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow."- Matthew 5:39-42
That is the greatest revenge.
In modern terms= give your enemy more than he demands (or takes)
2007-04-09 15:21:57 · answer #4 · answered by hampster_attack 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'd be surprised if anyone here knows... it no longer makes much sense. it is quite complex. it must be understood within the context of the culture that was present at that time, and within the context of the writings it is a part of. do some research on it; it's quite interesting how we lose track of the meaning of religious writings.
nobody here so far is close to right.
wikipedia mentions the probable meaning, but more detailed examinations abound.
2007-04-09 15:14:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus tells us that if someone strikes us on one cheek, we should turn the other so that he may strike that one also. If someone asks you to go one mile with him, you should go two. If someone asks you earnestly for you cloak, you should give him not only your cloak but your coat also. {My apology to the theologians, since I'm sure I'm inaccurate in some of the details}.
Basically, it is a call to extend kindness, patience, and service to humanity beyond that which is expected by society.
2007-04-09 15:30:46 · answer #6 · answered by Nels N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means live and let live and don't sweat the small stuff. Like when someone cuts you off in traffic don't honk your horn or worse. Just look at it as an accident because it will be you cutting someone else off at some point in your life and you would want people to give you a break!!!
2007-04-09 15:11:23 · answer #7 · answered by mom4gr8kidz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
literally, it means if some one slaps you in the face, instead of reacting violently, offer up the other cheek for them to slap. Basically, it just means to take it and move on with your life. don;t worry about punishing the person who hurt you, chances are your behavior will have more effect on you than it will on the other person. the only person you are responsible for is yourself. the only person you can control is yourself.
2007-04-09 15:47:18 · answer #8 · answered by Alley C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a religious person but i think it means if you are insulted or done wrong you should ho;d your temper and try to get over it without a fight. This is just my opinion and of course I'm not too smart to begin with.
2007-04-09 15:13:07 · answer #9 · answered by roy40371 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. If someone hits you in the face, don't hit back, give the other side of your face to hit first before falling into doing what they are doing.
2007-04-09 15:17:30 · answer #10 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋