Kari Patterson

13. Why the Slap Stings


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As we look at the particulars of Jesus' Second Mile instruction in Matthew 5, it's fascinating to see the three facets of wrong-doing that He addresses in three short sentences. First of all He speaks of the slap. This isn't an impersonal injustice. This is the up-close and personal wound of a friend. You can see the whites of their eyes. A slap is a sign of contempt, from someone you trusted enough to be within arm's reach. In this episode we look at why the slap stings, drawing from Psalm 55 and the experience of the mighty King David.
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Kari PattersonBy Kari Patterson, Jeff Patterson