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Topic: To turn the other cheek?
Ladywind7 Joined Sun 04/08/12 Posts: 7833	Fri 09/28/12 01:24 PM
I have previously posted about this. What do you believe it means?

CowboyGH Joined Mon 10/05/09 Posts: 13651	Fri 09/28/12 03:18 PM
I have previously posted about this. What do you believe it means? Matthew 5:39 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. Basically says it straight up. No parables, no figurative speak. Just a straight up instruction. Which this can be applied to most everything. Jesus was telling us that it is no longer fighting fire with fire, but turning the other cheek and forgiveness. No longer an eye for an eye, but again forgiveness.

Dodo_David Joined Fri 08/13/10 Posts: 48959	Sun 09/30/12 01:42 PM
I have previously posted about this. What do you believe it means? It refers to a type of personal insult that used to be practiced, one which involves the slapping of a person's cheek.

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Sun 09/30/12 01:50 PM
I have previously posted about this. What do you believe it means? It refers to a type of personal insult that used to be practiced, one which involves the slapping of a person's cheek. this actually makes sense to me,,,, an eye for an eye is the law of justice, and justice is not a sin however, turning the other cheek is the law of forgiveness which is recommended in order that we also be forgiven

oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Sun 09/30/12 01:50 PM
It is forgiveness for not only physical affronts, but financially ones as well...

metalwing Joined Fri 11/14/08 Posts: 26218	Sun 09/30/12 02:22 PM
I look at it in a much more complicated way. If a stranger, friend, or lover does something that offends you (this is common) then forgive them and try to understand why they did it. Give them time to think about their actions and realize their mistake. We all make mistakes due to emotional upset and misunderstandings. If someone poses real harm to your person or family (or country) defend yourself, your family, and/or your country.

Ladywind7 Joined Sun 04/08/12 Posts: 7833	Fri 10/05/12 02:07 AM
If you really want to learn what this means, google 'Marcus Borg.... to turn the other cheek'. We show ourselves as equals, not spineless :-)

uche9aa Joined Mon 08/15/11 Posts: 1986	Fri 10/05/12 08:47 AM
Real and undiluted christianity wouldnt question nor ague that scripture.I will turn the other cheek anyday,anytime as long as it pleases the Lord to allow that.Retalliation is never a christian lanquage

Ladywind7 Joined Sun 04/08/12 Posts: 7833	Fri 10/05/12 12:56 PM
Real and undiluted christianity? Good grief, did you even google the info? I question everything, because this is the way He created me. Non violence does not mean standing without dignity. Be blessed.

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Fri 10/05/12 01:00 PM
Real and undiluted christianity wouldnt question nor ague that scripture.I will turn the other cheek anyday,anytime as long as it pleases the Lord to allow that.Retalliation is never a christian lanquage there is no argument, a slap on the cheek is not life threatening it is fairly simple to turn the other cheek in a situation as described that doesnt mean it applies to ALL affronts and dangers though,,,

metalwing Joined Fri 11/14/08 Posts: 26218	Fri 10/05/12 01:02 PM
It does not mean to stand by and let your family be slaughtered.

Ladywind7 Joined Sun 04/08/12 Posts: 7833	Fri 10/05/12 01:10 PM
It does not mean to stand by and let your family be slaughtered. In the bible it says to flee when persecuted. I cant see Jesus using violence. But that does not mean wisdom is null & void. Be as gentle as doves & as wise as serpents.

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Fri 10/05/12 01:17 PM
He said to them, “But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one. Luke 22.36 I dont think swords would be necessary if self defense was off the table,,,,

Ladywind7 Joined Sun 04/08/12 Posts: 7833	Fri 10/05/12 01:38 PM
Great point. Pun intended lol

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Fri 10/05/12 01:39 PM
Great point. Pun intended lol

Ladywind7 Joined Sun 04/08/12 Posts: 7833	Fri 10/05/12 01:50 PM
No laughing in the christian forums please.

Jorgearturo Joined Fri 09/21/12 Posts: 108	Sun 10/14/12 07:46 AM
It is literally what it said but its up to you how much you grown spiritually God not gonna ask you more than you cant take it its call growin up (spiritually)Paul use to go where they already beat him up Jesus too they warn Him but kept goin

metalwing Joined Fri 11/14/08 Posts: 26218	Sun 10/14/12 09:30 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9DHgnKeAxo Another take.

Ladywind7 Joined Sun 04/08/12 Posts: 7833	Sun 10/14/12 01:10 PM
Metalwing, how do you play chess? Are you always on the defense or are you the aggressor?