Daily Wisdom: Matthew 5:39

Friday, August 26, 2005

But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
— Matthew 5:39

More Daily Wisdom

""Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in...."
"This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another."
1 John 3:11
"If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless."
James 1:26
"Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by....."

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, August 26, 2005

A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"[Jesus continued,] "If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you..."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"The Lord's people delight in the covenant itself. It is an unfailing source of consolation to them so often as the Holy Spirit leads them into its..."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"The next morning [after the earthquake released Paul and Silas from their chains and stocks in Philippi,] the city officials sent the police to tell...."

Illustration

Illustration of 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.

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.