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Matthew 5:38-42 (MSG)

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³⁸ "Here's another old saying that deserves a second look: 'Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.' ³⁹ Is that going to get us anywhere? Here's what I propose: 'Don't hit back at all.' If someone strikes you, stand there and take it. ⁴⁰ If someone drags you into court and sues for the shirt off your back, giftwrap your best coat and make a present of it. ⁴¹ And if someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life. ⁴² No more tit-for-tat stuff. Live generously.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 41) Eagerness / Diligence / Seeking / Readiness - If someone forces you to go one mile, go two
(v. 42) Giving / Contribution - Do not turn away anyone

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 39) Should we practice physical resistance?

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 38) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 39) Life to the Full - In His Steps (part 5) (2010-04-24)
(v. 39) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 40) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 41) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 2) (2010-01-16)
(v. 41) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 41) A Life of Impact - Shepherding (2009-07-08)
(v. 41) Purpose Driven Life - Thinking Like a Servant (part 1) (2008-07-03)
(v. 42) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 42) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 2) (2010-01-16)