What "Turn the other Cheek" really means!!
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- Concerning retaliation, Jesus teaches in Matthew 5:38-42 to walk an extra mile, give up your cloak, and to turn the other cheek. In this lesson today we will break down the methodology of "creative resistance" (peaceful resistance) and apply it to Jesus' teaching from the Sermon on the Mount.
Exact passage from the NRSV:
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; 40 and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; 41 and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. 42 Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you.
This video series is used as a review to course material.
Unless noted, no personal opinions are expressed in this video. All teachings presented are in conformity with the United States Council of Catholic Bishops Core 2 Curriculum Framework for High School religious studies.
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Jesus lived in a right-handed world where left hands were reserved only for unclean tasks. Therefore, we can assume that the person doing the hitting would have used their right hand. The only way to strike someone on the right cheek with your right hand is a backhanded slap. Such a blow connotes an insult, not a fistfight, and was a normal way to reprimand someone over whom you had power (e.g. masters to slaves, husbands to wives, Romans to Jews). To strike your equal in such a manner was socially and legally unacceptable carrying with it a huge fine.
Spot on! You summed it up perfectly.
So grateful someone actually got it right and turn it into to some horrible interruption to justify abuse 🤦🏽♀️
@@v.rawdriguezdon't worry bro, my first wife was tarded, she's a pilot now. You're gonna be just fine.
As an almost 50 year old. This is amazing. It makes sense. And remember! Even though we get older, we still learn. I’m not a Bible thumper but I believe in kindness
I have been struggling with this dilemma for such a long time now, and your historical analysis of it has broken it down for me in a way that I can understand! Thank you so much, its so greatly appreciated!
"Humility...isn't that a virtue or somethin?"
"One of the highest...people in power are always saying that."
-Orange is the New Black
"Creative Resistance" I like it. Our God is so creative at helping open our eyes to a new way of life. Any more creative ideas anyone?
If I get good at this it’s going to make life easier and funnier
thats not creative at all. it shows how weak your god wants you to be
Stern Des Suden cap 🧢😂😂 you funny my guy
@@zerdtt761 thanks man ;)
Stern Des Suden np bro Jesus loves you
I should have turned the other cheek today 💖 Please pray for me that the Lord transforms my heart, my name is Kia
Creative resistance: the wise passive-aggression that loves the other as oneself
I think EVERY time I ever heard anyone discuss this verse they all think it's their job to make it clear that we aren't "door mats" and we aren't letting people disrespect us. This lukewarm interpretation is in my view inspired by modern society which is built around justifying a life of greed and hoarding. Greed and hoarding is not just an issue of materialism; it's also an issue of any excess... including excess in ideas we hold about ourselves and how we ought to be treated (like standards of respect). Jesus's message is actually in my view a message of radical asceticism (so radical that it even applies to abstract concepts). In a world that is full of suffering the only way to end suffering is to stop devouring and hoarding. We always feel we need more..... including more respect, but actually there already isn't enough to go around. Asking for more means someone else will be devoured in some manner. We turn the other cheek bc we aren't entitled to even basic respect. That is just an idea. Have you ever lost a friend bc they didn't meet your standards of respecting you? Your idea of respect for yourself is more important than another person? Thats pretty ridiculous. We keep peace by allowing people to make mistakes. Respect is not ours to be so greedy for. Any other explanation of this passage is merely justifying modern greed and the arrangements that sustain and perpetuate it. "Turn the other cheek" in fact DOES mean to allow others to disrespect you.... to disrespect your grandiose ideas about how you deserve to be treated.
It meant what it said. I used to use these Christian mental gymnastics but the Bible speaks for itself. Let the Word speak for itself.
In the case of defending others, it violates the turn the other cheek principle but if you don't defend someone that violates the "do unto others as you'd have them do unto you" principle and the "love your neighbor" principle. So, if I am sinning either way I may as well go all the way in the sin. You don't love your neighbor if you allow your neighbor to get hurt. Also, if I would rather be defended, then doing unto others means defending.
Also, arguably if you stop someone from committing a severe sin, you're also stopping them from facing severe consequences in the afterlife so it can be reconciled with "love your enemy". This is consistent with Matthew 18:6.
I would rather be shot than allowed to do something that would condemn me to a far greater level, so I am also "doing unto others" If I confess my sins to the Lord I am forgiven anyways. The unbeliever who doesn't confess their sins isn't forgiven.
The Bible doesn't speak for itself. It's a book. Written by man and interpreted by man. It's quite arrogant to mistake the word of God with the word of man.
LOL
While people do use mental gymnastics, this isn't mental gymnastics. This seems to be the historical and cultural context these sayings were said in.
How much of a fool would we have to be to know that it is Roman law to only be able to force a foreign person to walk 1 mile, and Jesus say "when your enemy asks you to walk 1 mile, walk 2". Or "turn the other cheek" in a society that dominated with the right hand and backhand?
Yea it meant what it said through the lense of a 1st century writing where everyone knew the cultural norms of the day. Fast forward thousands of years later and you got wild interpretations. That’s why we have doormat theology today and people who think turn the other cheek means you are not allowed to practice self defense
Great explanation, thank you.
I think what many of us might misunderstand is that this is specifically for situations where a misguided but sensible opponent thinks they are right in doing that opressive or unkind thing they do to us, which has the possibility of them realizing the wrongness of their actions.
So Not for situations of theft of your only possessions, or life-threatening or gravely harmful attack of a psychopathic person.
Even Jesus ran away when they were trying to kill him, the crowds, until it was his time.
@@justynak7644 he ran but didn't attack violently
It so nice that these young genius's can explain things to you that you with your pea brain could never understand......and twist the words of Jesus to mean whatever they think he means...
Here is the verse in the New KIng James from the book of Mathew 5 : “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also.
I actually think you are right somehow, but can you explain why Jesus says "not to resist an evil person" . He says "whoever" slaps you. He doesn't say "If a soldier slaps you..."
I sure hope you or anyone can explain this.
Thanks for posting the topic!
Thank you dude! Im 21 years old and didnt understand this. Subbed!
Don't worry! The commentator doesn't understand Christianity either. Many of Jesus' teachings are now part of Islamic law because people confuse 'nice' Jesus with Jesus the law giver.
man those memes had me cracking up lol
This is very helpful, thank you
Great to hear! Thanks!
This is a MUCH-NEEDED clarification. Thank you SO MUCH. ❤❤
Good explanation. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thinking on your words turning the other cheek. I also think of Galatians 5:22-25 of the fruit of the spirit.
Turning the other cheek is sometimes hard 😪, I find it hard when dealing with two of my roommates, one is selfish and childish inconsiderate, the other roommate is wishy washy and constantly complains
If the selfish one doesn't share, just tell them that what they have, they can't take to the next world & the one who complains, tell them to only complain when it is with real cause.
I really like how you explained this. Thank you, good sir
Whoa, Thank you for sharing, I'm excited and motivated now that I understand this concept and scripture can't wait to see more of your videos
Great video. I have been wondering for decades what those words from the gospel mean, and you revealed it very well. I used it in my small group study. Thank you
im not into religion +(im spiritual) but this fits forgive your enemy and your friend equally ** turn the other cheek ++ been saying this for years ++ dosnt mean the deeds forgiven but your fellow human + a lot of christians talk about the wrath of god coming down on them and of karma wich goes against this since it focuses on no forgiveness ever offered ±+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Ephesians 4:31-32 in the Bible says, "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you".
Thanks for the clarification... cause I'm tired of getting beat up... lol Glory to God always.
Narcissists are getting excited, scammers are opening more bank accounts, haters are ready to take notes.
Subscribed. Thanks for this, kidding aside.
So what should we do with scammers then? Now that you mention them.
If you turn the other cheek there would be always people that will want to slap you
@@bretthastings2707 turn the other cheek and give them your money
Don't blame the narcissists blame the parents many of them follow th examples of the bible and do that to their children and give them trauma for the rest of their lives The one God didn't send that examples to b in the bible someone else put them for their pleasure
Free will free choice, still choosing love ❤️ God transforms the rest if you TRUST Him to 🦋
Daddy Esta do as Jesus even if u know they r using you love as jesus
I remember the last time my father hit me. He injuried his hand on my face, and I insisted he hit me again, but he never did.
He realized the futility of a punishment I was no longer afraid of.
i'll have to take your word on this ... i have trouble distinguishing right and left (true story: i passed my driving exam even though i turned the opposite way to what i was instructed)
I’m glad you passed!
The coat pacifies the work. The cloak is the tallit for prayer. Why would you give of your being and not of your surrender to the Throne?
I feel like the boxing scene in Cool Hand Luke is a good illustration of "creative resistance".
I mean renegade because Jesus was a fighter! I mean this with conviction and love. Jesus not only died for us but he fought for good
living in the present i was allowed to get revenge on my attackers..as they jumped me..they got jumped..only difference..i wasnt gonna let it slide..the whole indian community and black securitys rounded them up after they saw me chasing them over walls through field..i didnt press charges
...they had their beating although i wanted to i have seen the power of mercy..
This was very interesting! Thank you for posting!
I'm offended. I've knocked a number of people out with an open hand. I was always told (and I'm not even sure if this is legit, but it's what I believed) by my boxing coach to NOT hit with knuckles without at least a wrap, if not gloves, too. He told us to throw punches the same way, just hit with the palm heel. So, being in some fights outside of the ring, I took that to heart and knocked them out with open hands :D :D :D :D. Now, though, I've heard arguments against and for both fists and open hands without protective wraps or gloves, so I really don't know anymore. Either way, it worked for me and I never sprained a wrist doing it.
ok tough guy. You might wanna check that pride before someone upstairs checks it for you.
@@SpacemanXC This is Major Tom to ground control. Do you copy?
Irrelevant boast.
Nice info dump
I wonder how many of the crusaders turn the other cheek when Salahudin's army beat the crap out of them left and right
Ohhhh okay, I understand it better now. Thank you.
I love this
Jesus was a renegade and he didn’t put up with stuff. Jesus Christ was a cool guy. I’m not trying to sound corny but if we met Jesus in real life? Who wouldn’t want to hang
Out with him? I’m catholic and not trying to sound blasphemous. Jesus Christ was a good guy
You can’t get devils uncomfortable. When you are dealing with a person that have a seared conscience, no regard for God or human, that method don’t work. And if God wants that why did he tell David to Kill Goliath? Why Didn’t he tell David just to work it out with Goliath?
That's a good point, but Goliath wasn't coming to reprimand as a superior does to an inferior, but rather as an invader to destroy a nation. There would likely be no point trying to invoke these sorts of emotions in an invader. In the case of the Romans, however, they were also invaders, but in occupation and the context is very different from a battlefield. I'm also asking this question. I hope this video's explanation is true, but we still have to acknowledge how many apostles were executed and the martyrs of the Christian faith. Jews thought the messiah would be come as a military leader and lead Israel to geopolitical victory and prominence. Jesus was not what was expected.
Jesus said “The Father makes his sun to shine on the EVIL and the GOOD and lets the rain fall on the righteous and sthe unrighteous” in Matthew 5:45.
He either said it or he didn’t. You can’t have it both ways.
Jesus and David lived in different times and contexts.
Every human being has good intentions. That’s where we start.
james warren
First of all Humans are sinful by nature the we have to be trained up in the Lord as a child. It does shine on the Just and the unjust but the unjust don’t get spiritually blessed. They get physical things given to him but what good is only getting physical things when this world is temporary and the ultimate goal is to get to heaven? God’s Word is a two edge sword. If you find yourself in a bad situation where someone is hitting you or mistreating you it’s you responsibility to protect yourself by leaving. Don’t allow anyone to abuse you in anyway, shape or form. We have a spirit to discern what to put up with and not to put up with. What if someone breaks into your house with a gun? Do you let them kill? God forbid! Or do you or do you kill them first and protect your family. God gives us the scripture but he also gives us discernment
@@iamloveparadise In Isaiah 45:7, King James Version
"I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and l CREATE EVIL: I the Lord do all these things.
Because Jesus have not come yet during that time, your now in the new covenant.
I've always heard of this excuse or explanation of turn the other cheek and I don't believe that's what it is anymore more I read the Bible the more you take it in context turn the other cheek and the situation that it's brought up in to me it's stand fast in your beliefs and if they're hitting you trying to get you to turn off of your beliefs offer your other cheek to hit you too. No you don't take abuse but you don't ever waiver from your position and your beliefs.
Ohhh so that's what it means? That makes sense
@@misterbobby8913 it's just what I believe, it can mean something else to you. There is a right and wrong interpretation of course but we don't know it 100%.
Good stuff, thanks
Beautiful
I am not a Christian and have never gone to any church. Would this be a common sermon at a church today?
This is really good but I wish you didn’t keep cutting away to movie scenes
Me too... but I made it almost 10 years ago for high school sophomores. My new content doesn't contain any of those cutaways.
Thank you for this! Great video!
very well put, my friend
Hit me again, maybe I will feel something this time.
Rocky does this when he lowers his defense and lets the opponent take as many free shots as he wants, to demoralize him.
If someone hits you their hardest twice they will have serious doubts about their own ability to defeat you.
A slap is meant to shame. You show you are not ashamed. You have transferred shame to the aggressor.
I'm here because I have no understanding of this concept. I'm trying to. I am kind of the opposite. I don't know if it's my love for the sport of fighting or wanting to serve justice. But I will keep trying. How do I not go after the individuals responsible for dismantling my birth family ? How do I not punish them with pain suffering and having to live in fear of my wrath ? I do not know or understand this. I daily dream of the moment in time I catch up to the beneficiaries or the people who benefited In the destruction of my family so they could steal what belongs to me and my family. I know in my heart when I find them I will do my best to make them suffer. Through experiencing extreme prolonged pain. I won't give up trying to figure this out. I don't know if I will.
In the case of defending others, it violates the turn the other cheek principle but if you don't defend someone that violates the "do unto others as you'd have them do unto you" principle and the "love your neighbor" principle. So, if I am sinning either way I may as well go all the way in the sin. You don't love your neighbor if you allow your neighbor to get hurt. Also, if I would rather be defended, then doing unto others means defending.
Also, arguably if you stop someone from committing a severe sin, you're also stopping them from facing severe consequences in the afterlife so it can be reconciled with "love your enemy". This is consistent with Matthew 18:6 where it's said it's better for someone to drown than to be allowed to molest a child.
I would rather be shot than allowed to do something that would condemn me to a far greater level, so I am also "doing unto others" If I confess my sins to the Lord I am forgiven anyways. The unbeliever who doesn't confess their sins isn't forgiven.
@@christianthinker2536 Jesus wasn’t telling every human being in every societal circumstance and situation to turn the other cheek 🤦♂️ He was telling his few followers to conduct themselves in a certain way in that specific time because he was considered an outlaw who was teaching unjust things. He wanted the people representing him-his disciples-to show a certain quality that would reflect him in the best way. People really don’t seem to understand this.
Probably, the Puritans never understood this.
Jesus came through the 2 mile at 10:10
Metanoiah, not Metanoiay
This would work if IDF had an humanity but they don’t.
In other words Jesus was passive aggressive?? Nah bro. When you see people the way God does as precious treasure it's not being a doormat anymore.
Hehe I'm not religious. But I would love to answer to the next condescending jerk that I know they are "off their path".
I am still puzzled, as I have specific scenarios and not sure if I acted out of line, yes I think in some cases I was not loving, as righteous anger seeks to reconcile I learned and unrighteous anger seeks to destroy, but then other times I am confused - like telling someone - you hurt me, you are rude- that's not destroying necessarily or reconciling.
Please explain the eye of a needle
Rich men were considered rich because God blessed them for being righteous, if they couldn't get into the kingdom of God then who has any hope of getting in? It seemed as impossible as a camel going throught the eye of a needle in the listeners mind for a poor person who must be poor because he is unrighteous, but Jesus was showing how being wealthy can corrupt a persons mind and heart and makes it hard to enter the kingdom.
Authority in the Roman empire needed a religion to make people into obedient sheep that will never live their lives and grow enough to challenge her power. Getting slapped around and stay poor are nessesery for that purpose.Thats why they forced christianity by death penalty. Back then they had christianity now we have technology for that.
@@jjp1220 also the phrase doesnt say camel in Greek it says camelos people missinterpetent that with camela=camel not camelos was a fat rope back in the day
@@petrospetromixos6962 I didn’t know that but thank you and now I do :)
@@jjp1220 yeah its missinterpetented by Greeks too most people i heard speak about that saying they think Jesus was talking about camel 🐪 go through a needle lol
Thanks, rwj
Car jack. Wait. Take my wife too...
Can I get one on one help with scenarios and responses? Also, what about when it doesn't seem/feel like I have an option and so I do whatever comes to mind, and then after, I'm like - Oh yeah-I should have done so and so instead.
keep those things "you shouldve done" in your mind and do those things the next time the same situation occur. this way you start doing those things and you'll "behave" "obey God" more
"Thou shall take revenge using social pressure"- You really think that was what Jesus taught?
I think the point isn't to just make them feel weird or embarassed, that isn't the end goal. It's just a step towards their realization of what they did might have been wrong, and possibly their change for the better, which is what we are looking for for our brothers and sisters in the Lord
@@70ME3E Except that's not what the video said.
@@Fakeslimshady there is a verse in the bible that explains to keep doing good as a means to put shame on the person mistreating you. That if you do, then will come to shame.
@@justynak7644Personal "shame" (aka guilt) is not the same thing as societal pressure. This video is claiming that Jesus wants us to use social pressure to our advantage.
@@Fakeslimshady I am not wrapping my mind around what you are saying. I don't understand you. I don't see turning the other cheek as pressuring anyone though.
I prefer the method of creative resistance espoused by Kwai Chia Cain in the 1970s TV series ‘ Kung Fu ‘. He used skilled self defence in a very creative way to teach his attackers a lesson ! The point is that you can return force with force and achieve the same result and also retain your dignity. However, trying to turn the hearts of the perpetrator by enduring more suffering and not fighting back won’t work if the aggressor is a psychopath. He will keep making you walk mile after mile, after mile until you collapse and die of exhaustion. There are a lot assumptions being made in this video about perpetrators.
Like I know a companion (we are not talking now) and she thinks of me as weaker than herself - she called me fragile, and yet she continually acts in intimidating and hurtful ways, even when I told her I'm scared.
You are allowed to move or run I think? I don't think Jesus forbade that. There is a moment when enough is enough I would think? Idk
Its a quote taken out of context Jesus wasent allways compasionate about others.
Jesus had a unique “voice print.”
There is what he said and there is what others SAID he said.
He was a human being. He was normal. His toenails were split and gnarly from walking on dusty, rocky paths. He urinated and had bowel movements. He got food poisoning and caught the common cold. He got cranky.
@@aikido7 not sure whats your point with this.
@@mr.F.Castle “Jesus was a man.” A statement of FACT.
Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of God:
Statements of FAITH.
@@aikido7 so?
Good content, but the jokes insertes ruining it.
Incorrect. "Turn the other cheek" means Get over it already & move on. In other words, if someone literally slaps your cheek, let them slap the other one as well. It isn't a permanent bodily injury to you such as someone causing you to lose an eye & that person is responsible for retribution for you. In other words, "An eye for an eye" doesn't mean you should cut out the eye of the person who caused injury to your eye.
It's pronounced Metanoiah
A little disappointed with the explanation from someone calling themselves the theology teacher
I’m sorry that it didn’t live up to your standards.
Metanoie? Ancient Greek 🙃 how's turning the other cheeck going pal? After 2500 years? Think about it. Yea that's what a though.
Oh yeah-so does that specific scenario not apply,- so we'd need to take the principle and use it in other scenario's - true say.
LOL! You are so way off base w/ this phrase. I'm not trying to insult you in any way. It has nothing to do with physical fighting.
I suggest everyone read "turn the other cheek" in the Greek.
I tried but didn't get a better understanding.
Im Greek it means exactly that
@@petrospetromixos6962 Thank you.
Manipulatimg someone into looking like an asshole isnt consistant with the teachings of Christ.
He called us to be as wise as serpents. Also, in the parable of the shrewd manager, the master commends the manager even though the manager had been scheming.
What if you take away Jesus, the audience and parable from the 2 people. Which one be humiliated? So just because Jesus told the Parable, and the priest interprets it for you , doesn't make it a humiliating for the one slapping. Sorry!
Its refers to when it happened though.
I do it all the time esta
This is blasphemous! In this passage Jesus said "resist not evil." He didn't say "resist evil creatively. You simply have a creative way to explain away the cross-bearing message of our Lord.
If you take it to apply the way you want it to, then you would be saying Jesus was acting in the wrong in the temple.
@duanetroyer8830 You have to consider the entire context of what’s being communicated.
Jesus is Myth, knock yourself out with that!
The myth has become bigger than the man. People confuse 'nice' Jesus with Jesus the law giver!