An Eye for an Eye - Ravi Chandran

Ravi is continuing the series of the Sermon on the Mount, as we are looking at Matthew 5:38-42, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and does not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. The title of the sermon is, “An eye for an eye”.

This passage can be easily misunderstood, as it does not mean, believers, are expected to be a “doormat” to be stepped on by enemies and left broke. What then is Jesus saying here? We have established that He did not come to nullify the law of Moses but to fulfill it. Then how does the passage above apply? To be clear, Jesus addressed the most basic relational challenges that the common man and woman faced during the sermon on the mount. The religious leaders of His time had so distorted the law of Moses that it was difficult, let alone possible, for people to meet its requirements. Jesus’ pinpoint clarity, helped to clear the fog and make their yoke easy and their burden light.

Therefore, come and find out more about this amazing passage and how to relate to those who choose to be your enemy. If you have no enemies, don’t go looking for one. These have a way of finding you. Instead, learn from Jesus how to deal with it.

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