render good for evil

not in weakness but in power

in the love of Christ

modeled on his example

his choice of the cross

render good for evil

following his command

to turn the other cheek

to not seek human judgment

but to leave this all to God

walk in his footsteps

in the way of sacrifice

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February 22, 2014

Matthew 5:38-42

“Don’t Fight Back” (NCV)

“An Eye for An Eye” (NIV)

“Love Your Enemies” (The Message)

Exodus 21:24-25

Proverbs 20:22

Leviticus 24:20

Deuteronomy 19:21

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