Either we are being tricked, or Jesus knows something that we do not know about living life to its fullest.

1. Matthew 5:38-39
You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and
tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, Do not resist an
evil person. If someone strikes you on the right
cheek, turn to him the other also.
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2. Matthew 5:40-42
And if someone wants to sue you and take your
tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If
someone forces you to go one mile, go with him
two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do
not turn away from the one who wants to
borrow from you.
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3. Matthew 5:43-45
You have heard it was said, ‘Love your neighbor
and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your
enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.
He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the
good, and sends rain on the righteous and the
unrighteous.
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4. Matthew 5:46-48
If you love those who love you, what reward will
you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing
that? And if you greet only your brothers, what
are you doing more than others? Do not even
the pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as
your heavenly Father is perfect.
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5. Jesus calls us to live DIFFERENTLY
than the world around us.
Nobody has to TEACH us to get even.
The purpose of the law was not to define a necessary
response but to LEGISLATE justice.
Two WRONGS don’t make it RIGHT

6. The scriptures tell us elsewhere to
RESIST the devil and FLEE
temptation, while here the call is
“do not resist”.
Minimally means don’t seek PAYBACK. In addition
there may be times we willingly suffer wrong for Christ.
To strike the cheek was an INSULT.

7. Jesus says to do more than what is
EXPECTED or REQUIRED of you.
Scripture is the best INTERPRETER of scripture.
When to resist and when not to; when to give, and
when not to; must be done on a CASE by CASE basis.

8. Love is a CHOICE
Lay a spiritual FOUNDATION before the need is there so
that when it comes you already know how to live from
your relationship with Jesus.

9. Please take a moment to fill out your
Communication Card
My Next Step Today is to:
( ) Do the home life help (in bulletin)
( ) Evaluate if my life reflects Jesus or the world more.
( ) Deal with any anger or unforgiveness in my life
( ) Choose to act lovingly toward someone not easy to
love
( ) Nurture my relationship with Jesus.
( ) Other________________________