2007-06-29 17:34:41 · 9 answers · asked by Mr. Bodhisattva 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First we have to put down our own ego...sometimes it is the idea of saving face, that makes it hard to let someone we know is wrong, have a go at us. It is worth striving for though.
2007-06-29 17:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by dreamdress2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "turn the other cheek" thing is explained in detail by Funk (of Jesus Seminar fame) in 'Honest to Jesus.' It was a form of passive resistance, and was used to provoke an enemy into violating the law by striking out with the right hand instead of the left. The same principle is exemplified in the examples of giving up your coat in a court of law (it was illegal for them to take your coat) and going an extra mile when conscripted (it was illegal for them to conscript you for an extra mile).
2007-06-30 00:39:52 · answer #2 · answered by NONAME 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For one thing,participating on this forum,without striking back in anger,but by showing respect,even to those who are angry with my beliefs and convictions or speak evil of me.
2007-06-30 00:39:39 · answer #3 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We have to be obediant to the spirit of the Lord within us and not give in to our own human reactions.
2007-06-30 00:39:17 · answer #4 · answered by Jlk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is a time when you have to say no to abuse. you have to respect yourself just as much as you respect anyone else, or will become a victim.
2007-06-30 00:43:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trying to be patient and kind to those who mock, ridicule or belittle me.
2007-06-30 00:38:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't.
It's a silly idea that nearly no one follows in reality.
2007-06-30 00:37:56 · answer #7 · answered by Brent Y 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
embrace masochism.
2007-06-30 00:41:19 · answer #8 · answered by hairypotto 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont dig it.too hard.
2007-06-30 00:37:48 · answer #9 · answered by dali333 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋