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Turning the other cheek

Turning the other cheek. Second Mile Service Matt 5:38-42; Rom 12:14-21. Guidelines: Matt 5:38-42. Don’t take it too literally. These instructions are for disciples, not governments or nations. . Background: Old Testament. To deter violence ( Exo 21:22-25; Lev 24:19-21; Deut 19:15-21 )

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Turning the other cheek

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  1. Turning the other cheek Second Mile Service Matt 5:38-42; Rom 12:14-21

  2. Guidelines: Matt 5:38-42 • Don’t take it too literally. • These instructions are for disciples, not governments or nations.

  3. Background: Old Testament • To deter violence (Exo 21:22-25; Lev 24:19-21; Deut 19:15-21) • To make one reflect • To emphasize justice equality

  4. Pharisees Perversion: Retribution • They changed “permission” into a positive command. • They took the Law into their own hands.

  5. Jesus’ Teaching: Matt 5:38-42 • Jesus is giving laws to regulate personal relationships. • Jesus is addressing one’s attitude toward self.

  6. Jesus’ Teaching: Matt 5:38-42 • No excuses • Self-examination • Misery traced to self-love • See self in the light of Jesus Phil 2:5-7; John 12:49; 14:10; 1 Pet 2:23; Rom 8:29

  7. Summary: Matt 5:38-42 • Do more than what is expected (5:40-42) • Take no retaliation (5:38-39) • Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, "I will repay evil"; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.

  8. Second Mile Service Matt 5:38-42; Rom 12:14-21

  9. Theme: Second Mile Service • Matthew 5:39-42 -But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you & take your shirt, let him have your coat also. 41 Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two. 42 Give to him who asks of you, & do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.

  10. Turning the other cheek Matthew 5:39 • Jesus: “Overcome the urge to retaliate” • God: He will repay (Rom 12:19; Deut 32:35) • Paul: insulted in the church (1 Cor 4:1-5) • Paul: insulted by governments (Acts 16:37) • Jesus: insulted by the Jews (John 18:22-23)

  11. Giving the shirt and coat Matthew 5:40 • Jesus: “Don’t always demand your rights” • Law: Prohibited taking coat (Exo 22:25-27) • God: He is aware; He will be gracious

  12. Going the second mile Matthew 5:41 • Jesus: “Don’t resent your government” • You: Go the 2nd mile (1 Pet 2:13-15, 18-19)

  13. Giving & Lending Matthew 5:42 • Jesus: “Lighten your grip on your stuff” • Jesus: “This is how you act in hard times” (James 1:27; 2:14-17; 1 John 3:17-18)

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