38 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'
39 But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
40 And if someone wants to sue you and to take your tunic, give him your coat also.
41 And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two.
42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.
43 "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor' and 'hate your enemy.'
44 But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
45 so that you may be like your Father in heaven, since he causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Even the tax collectors do the same, don't they?
47 And if you only greet your brothers, what more do you do? Even the Gentiles do the same, don't they?
48 So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Never retaliate your enemies by your own power as Jesus laid down his life into their hands in the Father’s will. God will correct all injustice and reward you as you endure for God’s sake. Rather, love your enemies for your Father in heaven loves all. This is the way of life Jesus walked. If you struggle to keep your life, you might preserve it, but will fail to get eternal life. Try to be perfect in following Jesus’ way. You will experience the life from the Father everyday.
