"You have heard that it was said, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” But I tell you not to resist [retaliate against] an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also." Matthew 5;38,39 Jesus is talking about those who insult and hurt you, not physical injury. It is our fallen nature to withhold love, attention, affection and kindness to those who repeatedly hurt us. It is a defensive posture- you won't hurt me again. I will avoid you. But Jesus calls his followers to a higher standard...HE says, do not avoid, and withdraw from them, but rather pursue them in Love. Treat them exactly how you would love to be treated by them... "But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father…for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good…’” (Mt. 5:44-45) We are to love, bless, do good and pray for these who offend us. Can we do this without hypocrisy and discrimination? Jesus says we can. He says if we only love those who are easy to love, we are no different than those without Christ. Love on them, the way you do those who love you, Bless with your words,yes even your thoughts, do good...not good enough, and above all pray for them, fervently, effectually- for this avails much.