Command 9: Go the Second Mile
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“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 right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.” (Matthew 5:38–42).
Study Question
Why did God promise Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that kings would bow down to their descendants and then bring their descendants down to Egypt for 400 years of slavery?
Character Quality
Deference is putting the welfare of others ahead of our own personal pleasures.
Bible Verses for Meditation
Additional Bible verses that support Christ’s command: Go the Second Mile
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Lunch Money—by Ken Pierpont
Going the extra mile for someone is a powerful way to show that you love him.
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