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It has been said that we humans, all animals have two main responses to conflict, Fight or Flight.
I had always understood the following verses to mean Christians should be pacifists. We should just stand and take it.
Mathew 5
An Eye for an Eye
38"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'[g] 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
I had always taken these verses to indicate that we should not fight back. I learned today in a sermon titled "Big Buts of the Bible" Jesus was advocating a third way.
It turns out that Jesus was advocating acting in a way that the person who acted aggressively would be bringing shame on himself if he were to continue the abuse.
Check out this sermon "Big Buts of the Bible" from the church website if you get a chance.
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