I hope everyone is doing well. This post will be brief. It is based on some things I have been dwelling on recently. Mainly, some things Jesus is credited to saying in Scriptures that may seem contradictory. I don’t claim to understand what he meant fully, but I also do not think he did not make any sense. I am not going to provide entire verses; however, I will give the citation to allow all to verify. Anyhow, here we go.
Possibly Jesus said, “if anyone strikes you on the right
cheek, turn the other also” He also said, “walk a second mile if someone asks
you to walk one.” Hence: he never said to walk three miles. See Matthew 5:39.
Supposedly, Jesus said “one who has no sword must sell his
cloak and buy one.” Basically, one needs to have a sword and can’t afford to be
without one. Obviously, he didn't seem to believe in not defending oneself.
Consequently, this seems to contrast the cheek turning thing a bit, if things
escalated perhaps. See Luke 22:36.
Lastly, Jesus said, “be wise as serpents and innocent as
doves.” I think this one is self-explanatory…don’t be fools, but also don’t be
an arrogant a**hole. See Matthew 10:16.
In closing, I think all-around, Jesus was more about having
balance. If we focus on one area of his teachings but neglect another, we get
out of balance. Therefore, we should focus on all instead of one thing.
Blessings!
References:
Matthew 5:39
Luke 22: 36
Matthew 10:16
Sources:
https://arangoapologeticspage.blogspot.com/2024/07/jesus-clarity.html?m=0
https://unifyingthefaith.blogspot.com/2024/07/jesus-clarity.html?m=0
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