Teaching 9: Revenge

Jesus is calling you to be prepared to let people take advantage of you.

You want to follow Jesus? Okay, Jesus calls His disciples to reckless generosity and an almost naive selflessness—to be prepared to let people take advantage of you. It’s impossible to live life unless this is your standard. It’s the only way life works.

Matthew 5:38–42 “You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also. If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too. If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles. Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.“