The True Historical Meaning Of ‘Turn The Other Cheek’ For Christians In Roman-Occupied Judea
>When Jesus told his followers to “turn the other cheek” when struck in the face by an enemy, it has usually been interpreted as a call to Christian pacifism.>However, the meaning was more literal. Jerusalem was under Roman occupation, and according to Roman law, a Roman soldier was legally permitted to strike you on the cheek.>So if you struck back, or otherwise attacked the soldier, you would be imprisoned, punished, or even killed.>And for a people seeking their independence, getting killed over petty disputes was not exactly optimal.>The statement wasn’t an argument to accept your humiliation in every situation — or to never defend yourself. Jesus also told His disciples to buy a sword [Luke 22:36] and to carry a purse when on their missionary trips. Along the road, they would surely encounter brigands who do much more than slap them on the cheek.”ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS!
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