Daily Reading for Personal Growth, 40 Days with God

³⁸ Retaliation.^[a]“You have heard that it was said: ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ ³⁹ But I say to you: Offer no resistance to someone who is wicked. If someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn and offer him the other cheek as well. ⁴⁰ If anyone wishes to sue you to gain possession of your tunic, give him your cloak as well. ⁴¹ If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him for a second mile. ⁴² Give to anyone who begs from you, and do not turn your back on anyone who wishes to borrow from you.