“Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”— Matthew 5:39 , R. V. Occasions of irritation to the Jews were constantly arising from their contact with the Roman soldiery. Detachments of troops were stationed at different points throughout Judea and Galilee, and their presence reminded the people of their own degradation as a nation. With bitterness of soul they heard the loud blast of the trumpet and saw the troops forming around the standard of Rome and bowing in homage to this symbol of her power. Collisions between the people and the soldiers were frequent, and these inflamed the popular hatred. Often as some Roman official with his guard of soldiers hastened from point to point, he would seize upon the Jewish peasants who were laboring in the field and compel them to carry burdens up the mountainside or render any other service that might be needed. This was in accordance with the Roman law and custom, and resistance to s…
"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."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 5:39 in this passage.
"Those who have learned of Christ will “have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness.” Ephesians 5:11 . In speech, as in life, they will be simple, straightforward, and true; for they are preparing for the fellowship of those holy ones in whose mouth “was found no guile.” Revelation 14:5 . MB 69.1"
"And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them."
Ellen White directly references Ephesians 5:11 in this passage.
"And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God."
Ellen White directly references Revelation 14:5 in this passage.