Sarah Orr Aten
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Perpetual student. Writer. Avid creator of fiber arts. Baker. Mom, wife, sister, friend. Loves creatures, Biblical Studies and gardening. Smart brain. Smart mouth.
It’s not necessarily letting people mistreat you. It’s offering more time for people to do the right thing. It’s not retaliating. It’s not using the full force of the law against them. It’s expecting nothing in return.
March 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
It’s not necessarily letting people mistreat you. It’s offering more time for people to do the right thing. It’s not retaliating. It’s not using the full force of the law against them. It’s expecting nothing in return.
The king lets the slave go about his way, after he has begged for more time to pay his debt. And the king has pity on the slave and agrees. That’s the forgiveness Jesus wants.
March 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The king lets the slave go about his way, after he has begged for more time to pay his debt. And the king has pity on the slave and agrees. That’s the forgiveness Jesus wants.
That’s a fine explanation, but it’s not satisfying for me. Is forgiveness is something other than “not resisting an evil doer?” (Matt 5:39). Peter asks about forgiveness for wrong doing in Matt 18:21-22 and Jesus’ response is to tell a parable about a king who forgives a great
March 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
That’s a fine explanation, but it’s not satisfying for me. Is forgiveness is something other than “not resisting an evil doer?” (Matt 5:39). Peter asks about forgiveness for wrong doing in Matt 18:21-22 and Jesus’ response is to tell a parable about a king who forgives a great
I’ve read explanations about how Roman soldiers might act and that’s what Jesus is addressing in the “turn the other cheek” pericope. He’s not talking about abuse, he’s talking about people taking advantage of us.
March 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I’ve read explanations about how Roman soldiers might act and that’s what Jesus is addressing in the “turn the other cheek” pericope. He’s not talking about abuse, he’s talking about people taking advantage of us.
That whole turn the other cheek thing? That’s not “turn and walk away.” That’s “if somebody smacks you, let them smack you again.”
March 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
That whole turn the other cheek thing? That’s not “turn and walk away.” That’s “if somebody smacks you, let them smack you again.”
See how that works? Don’t just take somebody’s word about what the Bible says at face value.
March 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
See how that works? Don’t just take somebody’s word about what the Bible says at face value.
“Those who love me, I will deliver; I will protect those who know my name. When they call to me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble; I will rescue them and honor them. With long life I will satisfy them and show them my salvation.”
March 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“Those who love me, I will deliver; I will protect those who know my name. When they call to me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble; I will rescue them and honor them. With long life I will satisfy them and show them my salvation.”
“On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample under foot.”
March 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample under foot.”
“Because you have made the Lord your refuge, the Most High your dwelling place, no evil shall befall you, no scourge come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
March 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“Because you have made the Lord your refuge, the Most High your dwelling place, no evil shall befall you, no scourge come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
“or the pestilence that stalks in darkness or the destruction that wastes at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only look with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.”
March 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“or the pestilence that stalks in darkness or the destruction that wastes at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only look with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.”
“he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and defense. You will not fear the terror of the night or the arrow that flies by day”
March 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and defense. You will not fear the terror of the night or the arrow that flies by day”
“You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”“For he will deliver you from the snare of the hunter and from the deadly pestilence;”
March 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”“For he will deliver you from the snare of the hunter and from the deadly pestilence;”
“and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’ ” Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.”
March 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
“and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’ ” Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.”