Contradiction In The Bible Explained: Turning the Other Cheek vs. Not Throwing Your Pearls to Swine Faith Walk Blogs©️👩🎓✍️🙏💙💜
Contradiction In The Bible Explained: Turning the Other Cheek vs. Not Throwing Your Pearls to Swine Faith Walk Blogs©️👩🎓✍️🙏💙💜 The Bible is often perceived as contradictory, but when we seek God’s wisdom, we see His Word is perfectly harmonious. One such perceived contradiction is found between Jesus’ teaching to “turn the other cheek” (Matthew 5:39) and His instruction not to “throw your pearls before swine” (Matthew 7:6). How do we reconcile these verses? How do we practice forgiveness while also discerning when to walk away? Turning the Other Cheek – A Call to Forgiveness and Humility Jesus’ command in Matthew 5:39 states: “But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” At first glance, this verse seems to instruct believers to passively accept mistreatment. However, Jesus is not advocating for weakness; He is teaching a radical form of strength—choosing grace over retaliation. To “...