Pastor Ralph Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood C O'Dell Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Love your neighbor as Christ loves them and as you want them to love you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence? LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOU LOVE YOURSELF!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabatha Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence? Jesus wants us to do more than is required of us by our enemies, By those who are trying to use us, by those who are trying to take advantage of us. Rather than turn on them with resistance and retaliation we are to-- in love for them-- give them more than they require. Where there is hatered we give love. turn the other cheek and bless them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eudora Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence? Seize the moment of distress to show kindness to him that hates us, with the same love Yah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cee Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence? ~Love your enimies and pray for those who persecute you.~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisbarak Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Leave retalliation & revenge to the Lord; just love your neighbors as yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s8nfighter Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence? A quote from Christ's own words Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Darrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Nelson Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Q4. If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence. Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanMary Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence? 1)I like how Peter said it: Never return evil for evil or insult for insult (scolding, tongue-lashing, berating), but on the contrary blessing (praying for their welfare, happiness, and protection, and truly pitying and loving them) :For know that to this you have been called, that you may yourselves inherit a blessing (from God). I Peter 3:9 amplified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia A Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence. LOVE ALL OF GOD'S CHILDREN WITH THE SAME KIND OF LOVE WHICH HE LOVES US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence? Don't retaliate against anyone but forgive them in love and show the love of Christ in all you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love.serve.know Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Retaliation should never take place, but rather the showing of love to all people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Love your neighbor as yourself and be an example of Christlike behavior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind and to love others with the same love and forgiveness that God loves you with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahala p.s. Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence? I sum up his teaching in verses 38-42 in this sentence: Do more than is required of us by our enemies and give them more than they require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJeff Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Jesus would be a Pharisee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda bass Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism, I would sum up His teaching this way. Love your enemies, anyone can love their friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don W Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I do believe that the Lord is teaching many things in this passage, and one thing is both about pacifism (non-violent action) as well as for us, His followers, not to seek retaliation nor revenge against what our enemies do against us; but rather, to seek to love them with God’s love and let the Lord have His rule over our lives and have His revenge for us over them as He said, “Revenge will be Mine, says the Lord.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Rupert Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence? Pacifism 1: opposition to war or violence as a means of settling disputes; specifically : refusal to bear arms on moral or religious grounds 2: an attitude or policy of nonresistance If I understood the question correctly it is saying that Jesus is teaching me to retaliate and take revenge against those who have harmed me and that I would be justified in protecting myself against evil such as the Pharisee's taught through what they believed their interrputation of the scriptures. But we know that Jesus did not teach this instead he teaches us, To love one another as he has loved us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaus Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Live a life of peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masika Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence? THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS OF LOVE, AND REVENGE IS UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelOnLine Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence? Love your neighbor as yourself and leave the rest to God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence? Love your enemies and prayer for those who persecute you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meandean Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Q4. (Matthew 5:38-42) If we were to assume that Jesus is teaching on retaliation and revenge rather than pacifism in verses 38-42, how would you sum up his teaching in a single sentence? love as i have loved you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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