How does Jesus want us to deal with mistreatment from others?

I read in the bible that if one guy hits your right cheek, let him hit your left cheek, too.


In real life, everyone seems to say, "If someone is treating you badly, move on. Don't waste your time with them." It seems to differ in the bible.


How does God want us to treat those who hurt us? Are we supposed to endure maltreatment from others? If so, why?|||Hello dear one.. :o)



Here is your answer:



Sermon on the Mount



The Beatitudes



3 露 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.



4 露 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.



5 露 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.



6 露 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.



7 露 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.



8 露 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.



9 露 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.



10 露 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.



11 露 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.



12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.





In Jesus Most Precious Name..

With Love..your sister In Christ.. :o)



((((((( HUGS )))))))|||Somewhere between Matthew 5:39 (turning the other cheek) and Matthew 21:12 (cleansing the temple)





There's fine line between tolerating mistreatment and standing up for one's rights. I suggest prayer to find the right balance for your life.





I think the turn-the-other-cheek thing is about giving people the benefit fo the doubt. Sure, people are gonna be rude or harsh sometimes, not always on purpose, but it happens. Let them have their bad day, and if they have to take it out on someone, let them vent.





At the same time, it's not wise to enable an abuser. Intentionally allowing yourself to be hurt- physically or emotionally- isn't healthy.





Keep yourself safe, but have compassion on those having a bad day.|||God wants us to be real above all. If someone hurts you, there's nothing wrong with protecting yourself so you won't be hurt in that way again. Then, Jesus wants us to have compassion on the one hurting us because the person does so because there's something wrong. They need love and not anger. Jesus also wants us to forgive that person as many times as necessary. You know it's genuine when the person sincerely wants to change. Sometimes, change takes time. Jesus looks on the heart, or the attitude and intent, and those of us who follow Him need to do the same.|||God wants us to be slow to anger and quick to forgive, yet He did not put us here to be any ones doormat to allow anyone to walk all over us, yes endure to turn the other cheek, be slow to anger, if he strikes you twice forgive him, but after that if he strikes you again, do your best to make sure he never strikes anyone else again, 3 strikes you're out...|||The life of Jesus was an example of this. As we were not worthy as sinners to receive grace from God, still God sent a sacrifice for us. In this same sense, we are to apply grace to all of our lives. If someone mistreats you, you are to continue loving that person.





The difference between "turning the other cheek" and "moving on" is that in the second, you are writing them off. As Christians, we are to spread the good news of Jesus, grace, and love. We aren't to "give up" on anyone, since we are all in the same boat. We are to be our brothers keeper, not isolationists. The belittling can be symbolic of how Jesus was bruised for us.





***Main point. We are to show others grace and love like God showed us with Jesus. In this way, others might see the grace of God which shines through his people.|||he wants us to be peaceful and not respond back in anger thus turning the other cheek





it does not mean we let people walk all over us





we forgive them and love them





if they have a need we supply help if we can








KJV: Romans Chapter 12





[19] Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.





[20] Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.





[21] Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.|||It's perfectly fine to go your separate ways if you can't get along with someone. If someone hurts you and you still treat them with kindness,it's like heaping hot coals over their head. If they're still cruel after you've turned the other cheek,that makes their sin that much worse.|||it's not really all that different from the bible. the bible isn't saying stand around and get the crap kicked out of you..





turning the other cheek might be leaving the drama and focusing on what's important.





God wants us to understand that sin is what drives people to hurt others. if you can understand that, you are ahead of the games we call human relationships...|||We set up our lives with our beliefs and expectations. When we already know that we will take revenge ( defend ourselves) that is what will happen.



When you know you are protected by God, the first blow won't even happen, or it will be a glancing blow that you won't get hurt by.|||Screw that, listen to real morals. You're not 'supposed' to endure maltreatment. If someone is hurting you then friggin run. Revenge is really very pointless and letting them hurt you is just pathetic.|||Change the things you can control and accept the things you cannot. However, we don't have to tolerate the mistreatment of others... It's all about love- which is patience, and caring for the needs of others.|||He tells us to "resist not evil" which is to say that we are not to confront nor withstand mistreatment, but rather take the wrong and forgive. His kingdom is not of this world, we which do believe do not follow the world.|||Well, Jesus let them torture him because he could later send them all to burn in a lake for fire for infinity. You can't do that. You need to pour petrol on them and burn them alive in this life.|||Matthew 5:4 (NIV)



But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,





That is how Jesus wants us to deal with mistreatment from others. :)|||Be "peaceful" with them. Psh, if someone pushed me, their jaw would be sideways.|||Thor wants you to bust their chops.|||Pray for the person who mistreated you for forgiveness.





Hey, don't look at me, I only report this crap.|||you wouldn't hear THOR saying anything like that