--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Patrick Gillam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- jyouells2000 wrote: > > > > > You have heard that it was said, "An eye for an eye and > > > a tooth for a tooth." But I say to you, Do not resist one > > > who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, > > > turn to him the other also; and if any one would sue you > > > and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well; and > > > if any one forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. > > > > > > Matthew 5.38-41 > > > > He doesn't say anything about letting yourself be truely harmed > > either. Cheek slaps, clothes and a little extra exercise might not > > mean what everyone thinks it does... > > Hey, I like that interpretation. Forbearance and forgiveness > only apply to slapping, the taking of clothing and forced > marches of one mile. In all other slights, Christians are > free to kick ass. > > Oh yeah, and to crucifiction. Jesus asked forgiveness of those > who crucified him. Otherwise, somebody messes with you, > put him down.
Yeah, now you got it. Because if we know one thing for sure, Jesus was totally litteral. No symbolism, no parables, no metaphors. What you hear is what you get. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Join modern day disciples reach the disfigured and poor with hope and healing http://us.click.yahoo.com/lMct6A/Vp3LAA/i1hLAA/UlWolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
