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Originally Posted by mizpeh
I suppose you won't turn the other cheek either?
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Good question. In literal terms, no, I normally would not just allow someone to pound on me (physically or verbally), without putting up any resistance. But I think that teaching can be useful, if we apply it with common sense. Perhaps Jesus meant we should not
escalate things, if at all possible. Paul said "
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." There is a time for self-defense (and for family defense). I don't think Jesus (or Paul) would be happy with situations like abused wives "forgiving" and going back to their husbands again and again, only to suffer abuse again and again.
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