We turn the other cheek friend. Violence is never the answer. Gods will and all.
Jesus said to turn the other cheek. He gave no further instruction on how to respond after that. If the Scripture does not address it, the ball is in your court.
I am never not packing a 1911 45.
Actually he did. Luke 22:
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35Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out without purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?”
“Nothing,” they answered.
36“Now, however,” He told them, “the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one.
Jesus knew well the threat his believers would face. His statement directed his deciples (us) to be prepared to provide for themselves including self protection. He knew we would face deadly force and directed we be prepared to defend ourselves and by extension our acceptance of him; not suggested, directed. Turning the other cheek in facing criticism and resisting attacks on Christianity and our belief system are different situations altogether.
Colossians 3:17 (New King James Version) "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
