In my Global History class we are studying Gandhi right now. The other day we were given a paper with a a letter that Gandhi wrote and on the back it had several quotes from him. One of those quotes was…
“An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind” -Mohandas Gandhi
This quote is great because it is very true. There are many people that are always seeking revenge for something that someone has done to them. Many people want to get even instead of forgiving. Forgiveness is one of the things that God blessed us with through sacrificing his son. So we should bless other people by forgiving them. Forgiveness is not always easy to give to people but it still should always be given. Hate is a dangerous thing to hold in. If someone does something wrong to you, confront them and tell them how you feel. Tell them that you forgive them.
It is easier to take revenge than it is to forgive but it is better to forgive than it is to take revenge. Jesus tells us, “if someone strikes you on the right cheek turn to him the other as well” (Matt. 5:39). We need to be willing to turn the other cheek and not hit them back. We need to be willing to forgive and not take revenge
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It’s true, we should forgive one another, and it’s a great lesson. But there’s another lesson we can learn from Gandhi’s review on Matt. 5:39, that is PERSISTENCE. “Strike my right cheek, and if you want, strike also my left cheek. But, I will never turn back. I will die on the cross to fulfill my Father’s will. No matter what.” I learned that when I watched Gandhi’s movie. He (Gandhi) didn’t only say those words, but like Jesus, he take all the suffering to free India. Hope it will bless u n me.
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