what do we do with this?

this is Jesus speaking,

     in that three chapter section in Matthews gospel,

     in the 5th chapter.

     these three chapters are called "the Sermon on the Mount"

In is, Matthew records a number of pivotal,& revolutionary, things that Jesus shared for the first time with people.

what do we do with this passage, in view of our world today?



Matthew 5

38 "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.

38 "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. - See more at: http://www.newlivingtranslation.com/05discoverthenlt/ssresults.asp?txtSearchString=Matthew+5&search.x=0&search.y=0#sthash.EV7b7Ru0.dpuf