Retaliation

Matthew 5:39 "But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also." A Christian needs not retaliate... especially to their superiors. I stress this even more so if their superiors are not saved. How can one show their faith if they're acting just as the world does. We're supposed to be IN the world, but not OF the world. By retaliating, one is playing right into their hands. I admit that it's not easy when one's grown up like this, but wouldn't things be a bit calmer if you started the peace treaty? Unbelievers can't be held to the same standards as believers are. They're just not at that same level of understanding. Jesus loved the unbelievers through their trials and their "ugly moments". Isn't our job as Christians supposed to be to follow Jesus' example? So, I'm telling you to love these people even though their unbelieving attitudes rear their ugly heads more often than not.
How can you be a witness to them if you're doing the exact same thing back by arguing with them? How can you not be concerned for their future to the point that you don't even show them the love of Jesus? They're going to get to their judgement and question, "Why didn't he ever insist on this? Why did he never show us this? And why did he act this way, but still gets the reward of eternal life with Jesus?" Can you live with the guilt? Bitterness might allow you to. It's allowed me to thus far, but I don't think I'll be able to live with it when unbelievers who have taken big roles in my life meet their judgement. I can't say who's saved and who's not. All I can say is whether or not people are showing signs of being saved. And if they're not showing such signs, then witness to them as best you can. Even if they don't accept Christ on that occasion, you've planted a seed and are building up your rewards in heaven.
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