Turn the other Cheek

Podcast: 2 Christian Rednecks · Pastor Keith Johnson and Pastor Ben Lee

Opublikowano: 2026-08-20

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What does Jesus really mean when He says, “Turn the other cheek” in Matthew 5:39? For years, this verse has been used to suggest that Christians should simply accept mistreatment, never defend themselves, and remain silent when confronted with evil. But is that actually what Jesus was teaching? In this episode, we dig into the cultural and biblical context of Matthew 5:39 and examine the difference between revenge, justice, forgiveness, and self-defense. We’ll talk about why Je...