busterdog
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True but the exegetical nature of the statement by Jesus you refer to makes more sense as a response to insults and not serious physical threat. So while I am not saying your end point is wrong, this particular point does not make "turning the other cheek" irrelevant.
I should also mention I did not even have this passage in mind when I wrote. I did not even think of it until I read it in your post.
Very true, a "shake the dust from your feat" approach. Certainly Biblically and logically supported.
Your end point is solid. We agree more than we disagree really. I did not mean to make it seem that the approach I suggested should be universally applied. Only that it would be spiritually prudent to examine what the most Biblical course of action would be. And a consideration of the grace response is important. Now I would certainly not advocate grace always and ever, God is as much of justice as mercy. I simply wanted it to be something that was thought about. A justice only approach is not the proper way either.
Keep reminding us to use grace.
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