What did Jesus actually mean when He said, “turn the other cheek”?

For many, this teaching has been misunderstood—and misused—to encourage silence, endurance, and even compliance in the face of harm. In this episode of Here’s the Lesson, we slow down and place Christ’s words back into their original context.

This conversation explores the difference between refusing retaliation and refusing safety, how scripture can be weaponized to protect abuse, and why Jesus consistently modeled both love and wisdom.

Boundaries are not a lack of faith.

Peace is not passivity.

And Christ never asks us to endure abuse to prove our righteousness.

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