Good morning! How are we faithing? Getting knocked down and knocking someone down who knocked you first are both terrible things when they happen. The Ukraine vs Russia is a completely different scenario so don't confuse what Jesus says. I get smacked on and it sucks but retaliation serves no one and only perpetuates things. We are not to become whipping posts but tit for tat isn't wise either. Jesus spoke of turning the other cheek and though literally that can seem quite non palatable, the principle of it is sound. Who benefits in a shouting match? Who benefits from a mutual smack down? Who benefits from a held grudge? This below expounds on how our behavior should be. Read and think on these things and the next time forces come against you, think and above all...pray quick!

1 Thess 5:4-11
But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
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Mat 5:38-42

  Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 

  But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.  And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.   And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.   Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. 

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your Word and the strength contained. Help us be ever mindful of who we are and who we serve. Grant the wisdom to learn and to walk in your light. Lord we ask for forgiveness when we fail. We lift up all those involved in Ukraine. We lift up our leaders. Thank you for your sacrifice for the likes of us, in Jesus' name, amen