Forgiveness- •“But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” — Matthew 5:39 • “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.” — Matthew 7:6
Faith Walk: Understanding Biblical Contradictions & True Prosperity Faith Walk Blogs©️💜💙🥰👩🎓✍️⏰🇨🇦📧🏡🩵⛪️🛁📃 Turning the Other Cheek vs. Not Throwing Pearls to Swine One of the most debated topics in Christianity is the perceived contradiction in scripture regarding forgiveness and setting boundaries. The Bible teaches us: • “But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” — Matthew 5:39 • “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.” — Matthew 7:6 At first glance, these verses seem to contradict each other. One calls for absolute humility, while the other warns against wasting wisdom on those who refuse to listen. But God’s Word never contradicts itself—it complements itself. Forgiveness does not mean allowing abuse to continue. Jesus calls us to be kind, patient, and forgiving, but He also calls...