Jesus didn't say things to get a ______________ but to get a ______________. [Matthew 5:38-42] “You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ [39] But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also. [40] If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too. [41] If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles. [42] Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow. To turn the other cheek meant to ______________ the insult. Jesus does not want us to ______________ and seek ______________. [Romans 12:17-19] Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. [18] Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. [19] Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. God says that ______________ is gained by not paying back evil. Jesus ______________ revenge! [1 Corinthians 6:7 CEV] The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means you have been completely defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated? It's better to be ______________ than to take someone to court. Jesus wants his followers to have a ______________ ______________. [Proverbs 15:1 CSB] A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. You have a higher ______________ than seeking revenge. God wants us to overcome ______________ with ______________.