Matthew 5:38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for
a tooth: 39But I say unto you, That ye RESIST NOT EVIL: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy
right cheek, turn to him the other also.
2007-09-21 23:15:19 · 10 answers · asked by huffyb 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He is saying that we should be above those that would seek revenge. He is also teaching the aspect of forgiveness and loving all as we should consider even our enemies as our siblings, since they are a child of God also.
2007-09-21 23:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by LDS of Three and Loving It 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The Scripture that you are referring to (Matthew 5:38-39) is about revenge and part of Jesus' teaching on the subject.
God's purpose behind this law was an expression of mercy. The law was given to judges and said, in effect, "Make the punishment fit the crime." It was not a guide for personal revenge (Exodus 21:23-25; Leviticus 24:19,20; Deuteronomy 19:21). These laws were given to LIMIT vengeance and help the court administer punishment that was neither too strict nor too lenient. Some people, however, were using this phrase to justify their vendettas against others. People still try to excuse their acts of revenge by saying, "I was just doing to him what he did to me."
When we are wronged, often our first reaction is to get even. Instead, Jesus said we should do GOOD to those who wrong us! Our desire should not be to keep score but to love and forgive. This is not natural--it is supernatural. Only God can give us the strength to love as he does. Instead of planning vengeance, pray for those who hurt you.
To many Jews of Jesus' day, these statements were offensive. Any Messiah who would turn the other cheek was not the military leader they wanted to lead a revolt against Rome. Since they were under Roman oppression, they wanted retaliation against their enemies, whom they hated. But Jesus suggested a new, radical response to injustice: Instead of demanding rights, give them up freely! According to Jesus, it is more important to GIVE justice and mercy than to receive it.
2007-09-21 23:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by D.A. S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
And so obey God then. Christian suffering is a necessary part of the maturity of a Christian. If you're not suffering in some form for your faith you're probably not living in faith. Our inheritance is an eternal one.
Does this mean I will let someone in break in my home and do harm to my family. No way!
There are two practical ways this verse plays out in reality. One is that you are being directly attacked because of your faith and the other is that these be-attitudes are part of a future dispensation because anyone who would try to do them all perfectly will come to the conclusion that they need God to do them all.
2007-09-21 23:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by Who's got my back? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have been taken over by an old lie of Nazi teachings, the whole puritan crap and mass extermination of all who do not fit their super mold of righteousness or believe in a Third Reich and new millennium
I like the "and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. "
I feel I am just, and can say so without a deity's blessing
it all boils down to ethics and justice
when a crime is no longer justified by righteous indignation and divine killing, it all comes down to justice
2007-09-22 04:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by voice_of_reason 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't stop there. Their hypocrisy continues on all the way to verse 48.
40And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
41And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
42Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
43Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
45That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
46For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
47And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
48Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
2007-09-21 23:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
This is a observation,lets rephrase,I see You do not resist evil,I tell You resist it,if anyone strikes you let them.It is very clear what Jesus is saying,He said turn the other cheek.
2007-09-21 23:26:33 · answer #6 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
You have not learned how to read,that clearly says we need to resist evil.
2007-09-22 00:24:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are misquoting the Bible. The passages are talking about retaliating against someone for doing wrong to you. Nice try though. Peace
2007-09-21 23:32:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Which is the very reason why there is a Sin City in christian USA.
2007-09-21 23:23:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
u a retarded old dude it all goes downhill from here tho
2007-09-21 23:21:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋