Luke 6:29: "& unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek, offer also the other; & him that taketh away thy cloak, forbid not to take thy coat also". When Jesus spoke those words, He showed the example of love and non-retaliation that we as believers need to exhibit to those who despise us.This is a great testimony of the love of Christ that no man can speak against. It IS hard to perform, especially in a culture where the opposite is the norm, but we are called to live on a higher plane. You are right: to pray for them ( Mt 5:44), to speak gently to them ( Prov 15:1), & give them space to reflect & maybe reconcile ( Mt 5:24). And to "offer your coat" meant that one would be cold in the Winter.
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