In Luke 6 in the bible, Jesus teaches...
"If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn the other cheek.
If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also."
Sometimes I think that some Christians take this
teaching the wrong way,
in that it means to be a wimp, and to let the abuser
continue to abuse.
But in fact, this line means the opposite.
Because when you think about it-
it takes a lot of courage, boldness, and maturity to face
your bully in Peace, rather than either running away,
or being angry and fighting back.
Jesus also teaches:
"Love your enemies.
Do good to those who hate you.
Pray for the happiness of those who curse you.
Pray for those who hurt you."
When things are taken away from you,
don't try to get them back."
So basically- not only has Jesus instructed us to
Stand tall and face our opponent in Peace- but also to Pray for them.
Love them (otherwise you become a victim of your own anger).
And if they have stolen something from you,
whether that be your pride, happiness, joy, money, family,
friends, or material object, don't try to get revenge.
I love this teaching about Christianity.
It teaches us to have Zero Hate in our lives,
no matter what kind of injustice we may have faced.
It teaches us to stand tall against our opponents-
but to do so in Peace.
At the end of the day, if your heart is right with
God, no matter how difficult the situation is,
your situation is GUARANTEED to resurrect from the dark
times and transform into something beautiful.
Just wait on the Lord, and Trust He will do this for you.
As Jesus says in John 3:16,
"Whoever believes in me will have eternal life."
So if you seem dead tired from being the victim of bullying or injustice...
Just know that if you can face your opponent in Peace,
and you can Pray for them, And Love them,
no matter how badly they've hurt you,
you're on the right track to the good life.
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