Matthew 5:38-42

Today there is much discussion about rights and fairness.  More and more Christians are facing hostile treatment.  How should a Christian respond?  Though Christians should not give up their rights, especially the right to worship, there is wisdom needed to know when to insist on our rights and when to turn the other cheek.  Christ addresses this in Matthew 5:38-42.  Though Christians may think it is fair to retaliate in light of what was done to them or to cling to what is their by right or to refuse to serve a hostile government, Christ teaches that Christians are rather to take up their crosses and follow him for the sake of the Kingdom.