Are Christians Called to Be Pacifists According to Matthew 5:38-42?

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When Jesus tells us to turn the other cheek as someone mistreats us, is He teaching Christians to become pacifists? Today, W. Robert Godfrey helps us understand Matthew 5:39 in light of the rest of the Bible. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to [email protected]. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/are-christians-called-to-be-pacifists-according-to-matthew-538-42 A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/