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We're in Matthew chapter five back in our series that we

are calling World View.

And the title of the message is the biblical world view

on self-defense and retaliation based on the sermon on

the Mount Matthew chapter five.

Of course today is Memorial Day, a day that is dedicated

to those who have served in the military and died and our

nation's service and how we should thank God for every

one of these people and all who have served and are serving

in the military today.

But sometimes a question might arise among some.

How does this work with the teachings of Jesus and the

sermon on the Mount?

For instance, in a few moments we're going to read that the

Lord tells us to turn the other cheek and not repay evil

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