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The Genius of Power

Mosaic - Erwin McManus

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An Eye for an Eye and a Tooth for a Tooth

In matthew, chapter five, beginning verse 38, jesus begins to teach them. And the the these teachings may seem almost metaphorical if you don't understand the context of of the time in which jesus spoke them. They were not simply metaphors. For them, theyr, they were incredibly concrete and real. He says, look, if someone slaps you on the cheek, then turn the other cheek. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Do not turn away the one who wants to borrow from you.

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