Reclaiming Your Agency When People Choose Violence

We all have a visceral urge to hit back when we are insulted or wronged. Matthew 5 offers a new way that brings dead relationships back to life. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows how Jesus' way of non-retaliation stops violence and reclaims your soul's dignity. See how an unexpected gift to a fleeing thief broke the cycle of violence. This is part two of the sermon, "Loving Enemies." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 00:03 – The Rules of Engagement: Why we default to winner takes all. 01:56 – The Empowering Response: What turning the other cheek asserts. 04:30 – The Backhanded Slap: Understanding personal insults and public disdain. 06:40 – Stolen Silver Candlesticks: How an unexpected gift redeemed a fleeing thief. 09:15 – The Second Mile Pack: When to carry an oppressor's heavy burden. 18:20 – The Aggressor's Choice: Forcing the abuser to a clear choice. 21:45 – The Vulnerable Boundary: Balancing the call to mercy with protecting your family. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/