Turning the cheek.
Here's a philosophical question that occurred to me as I was making tea.
According to the teachings of Jesus, when someone does you wrong you are supposed to forgive them. Forgiveness is one of the basic teachings of Christianity.
However, according to the Bible, we're supposed to ASK for forgiveness.
So, what if someone picks a fight with you? What if that person really doesn't WANT your forgiveness? What if what that person REALLY wants is a big old fight?
Wouldn't it be more loving of you to give that person what he wants (what you BOTH want, really) by giving him a black eye?
I say that it's a gray area.
Discuss.
According to the teachings of Jesus, when someone does you wrong you are supposed to forgive them. Forgiveness is one of the basic teachings of Christianity.
However, according to the Bible, we're supposed to ASK for forgiveness.
So, what if someone picks a fight with you? What if that person really doesn't WANT your forgiveness? What if what that person REALLY wants is a big old fight?
Wouldn't it be more loving of you to give that person what he wants (what you BOTH want, really) by giving him a black eye?
I say that it's a gray area.
Discuss.
Labels: morality
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