The passage challenges us to consider the principles of mercy and forgiveness in our actions and attitudes. Jesus' teachings call us to reflect his love and compassion in all aspects of our lives, including how we approach justice and punishmentDecisively refuted by this article on Hermeneutics:
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Does Jesus condemn the death penalty in Matthew 5:38-39? If not, what did he mean?
In Matthew 5:38-39 Jesus says: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy ...hermeneutics.stackexchange.com