How to Walk Away from a Fight

Alex Tucker
Nov 4 · 3 min read

“If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.”

-Jesus Christ in Matthew 5:39–40.

I think this quote is often misinterpreted. If you read the entire passage, he finishes by saying “and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.” In other words I think this is supposed to mean that if someone’s behavior is a slap in the face (metaphorically…

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