Jesus taught Judo. “Turn the other cheek” doesn’t mean what you think it means

Q&A with the Coach.
Christianity vs combat sports. How does a Christian reconcile “turn the other cheek” with hitting other people in a cage fight?
That popular saying taken from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter 5 is one of the most misunderstood and misappropriated verses in the Bible. “Turn the other cheek” doesn’t mean what you think it means!
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[@MrFreeGman]

As a Christian there's nothing I find more blasphemous than the "nice guy Jesus" doctrine. Jesus was anything but a nice guy. He was a disruptor. He was abrasive and verbally combative. He was culturally subversive to the point of getting crucified. He taught us to love our enemies and to pray for them so that they may be saved; not to befriend them, allow them into our home, and tolerate their sins.

[@TheRosyCodex]

I agree except for the culturally subversive part.

[@MrFreeGman]

@@TheRosyCodex How come? He completely undermined many of the religious teachings of the prevailing culture at the time. That's why they killed him.

[@aaronwalterryse4281]

@@TheRosyCodex Oh, he was definitely subversive

[@TheMadTurtle]

@@MrFreeGman His issue was that the Jews at the time weren't orthodox enough.

[@xyaeiounn]

Sometimes I feel convinced Jesus was a very educated man who brought back a mix of small-and-large vehicle Buddhism to his illiterate countrymen and their rigid cultural bosses. He seems to have seen himself as an avatar of Shiva, here to trample and burn. Some of his ideas, no matter how peaceful in content, were radical and corrosive to the order of the time.

[@umrengnr]

I wasn't expecting a Bible study this morning, but enjoyed it. I recently found out that "meek" in "blessed are the meek" never meant to be a quiet, pushover. Instead the Greek word "praus" is better translated as slow to anger, and in control of your emotions (i.e. not rash).

[@j.d.t.3293]

Another translation that Jordan Peterson talks about is that meek more accurately means "having the ability to cause harm but choosing not to".

[@origin2387]

Oh wow, this is super helpful, thank you both!

[@hotelmoscow8665]

thanks

[@hotelmoscow8665]

@@origin2387 this makes so much more sense now. I used to cringe at the idea of it and didn't believe a 'true' Christian would take it as fact but now it's coming together...

[@Numantino312]

@@hotelmoscow8665 it has always irked me when people think those versus mean we're all supposed to take it up the ass for Jesus, simply cos i've never thought that's what He meant. all the moreso when you don't even have your own idea as to what He really does mean. same for "meek shall inherit earth". context for original written translation versus present day english, as well as cultural points about how things were done vs now... literally priceless RD and J.D.T.: thank you so much!!

[@ryanambrose8073]

This would be a cool subcategory of videos for you to release, Biblical lessons and their implications in martial arts. Good video as always!

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ.

[@chrismcdaniel475]

Hell yeah my dude. The is Zen.

[@s1r155]

@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed Christ was not his name that is a title that was given to him later

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

@@s1r155 je wsus was the title he was given later by the s atanic rabbis . The Talmud was written 500 years after Christ was crucified. Why would the rabbis need the Greeks to write the first Bible if they had a way of writing? The rabbis have stolen everything that there is to know about the Greeks. Only 5% of Greek history is known and that 5% is running this planet. Christ was a Greek 100%. The rabbis made sure we wouldn't care that they killed one of their own. That's why they lied and said he was jewish. His name was Christ and he was a Greek. All his disciples were Greek with Greek names And so did his parents. The talmud says the worst things about Christ saying that his mother was a prostitute that slept with carpenters and that he is boiling in human extrament in hell. You Think he is a rabbi ? Lmfaooo00 yeah ok 🤣👍

[@tommynoblethecouncilofheav4657]

I'd like to see this non Christian debate Sam Shamoun who is a Christian unfortunately for the ignorant of Mormonism it's a ploy God belief which has Jesus & Satan as brothers & every Mormon becomes gods themselves it also has numerous false prophets . Turn the other cheek simply means don't get offended by insults which no doubht people reading this will .

[@Meanietube]

Dude didn't expect this to be actually so good, I have a major in ancient Greek and found your analysis and interpretation quite solid and interesting, congratulations!

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

there is no way you know anything about the Greeks. because today in schools what they teach about the Greeks is mostly lies. only 5% of Greek history is known. so what exactly were you taught?

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

so you went into a rabbi school and they were teaching you about the Greeks. this is just absolutely hysterical

[@Chronicskillness]

@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed you don't know much about the Ancient Mediterranean do you. Koine Greek was *the* language of all important writings and documentation in the Mediterranean. Stems from Alexander The Great conquering the Persian empire and taking Egypt by 331 BC. Who loved him and he was obsessed with Egypt building a new capital and key city of the Mediterranean Alexandria. So they're documenting things in Koine Greek. The Romans are writing in Koine Greek even past Constantine the Great who adopted Christianity in 325 because the Romans were all into Greek culture. Greek Stoicism... Natural Law, Naturalism, Virtue Ethics and Autonomy were the foundation of Roman Law which is the foundation of modern Law. It's all, including the US Constitution, based on Natural Law of the Greek and Roman Stoics. And that's why the writings of the Old Testament was written in Koine Greek as well as the New Testament. You're trying to spread a religion to gain allies. You don't write your propaganda in a tribal language. You write in the universal language everyone within 2000 mile radius uses. The language that all the manuscript scribes use.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

@@Chronicskillness Romans were a cheap copy of a Greek When the rabbis took down the Greek empire they created Rome. They took all the brains of Greece and built Rome The gladiators in the arenas were all Greek. Rome is nothing like Greece. Greece was spreading knowledge. True knowledge Rome was the start of taking away the knowledge Greece gave the world. The reason why. Romans looked like Greeks is so they can trick other countries into thinking that they were going to treat them like Alexander the Great did. They were con artists. Don't ever compare a Roman to a Greek.

[@iandixon7641]

@@Chronicskillness Very interesting.Thanks for that.

[@coldwarrior21]

I was an angry,depressed and lost individual that needed structure in my life . With martial arts and the gospel taught me forgiveness,honor and redemption.

[@deontaye8148]

Amen to that. I pray strength and discernment on you through your journey of life.

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

so happy for you Jesse.

[@adcyuumi]

Here's some trivia on Roman law at the time: - It was legal for a Roman soldier to strike someone once; but striking twice got them an assault charge. - It was legal for a Roman soldier to make someone carry their pack "one mile"; further wasn't legal. There are a LOT of Roman laws that get overlooked when interpreting the words of Jesus. His message was "use their own laws against them", because many Roman soldiers were abusive. But he also had a lot of compassion for the Roman soldiers, because he recognized not all of them were.

[@tylerlynch2796]

That makes the turn the other cheek and carry your advisory’s pack an extra mile a lot deeper with this context

[@itskarl7575]

Do you have any source for those Roman laws? Because frankly those sound made up. The second wouldn't even apply, since if you walk voluntarily, he cannot be said to have forced you.

[@tylerlynch2796]

@@itskarl7575 under Roman rule forced requisition of military aid was legal and they could make you carry their pack but only for a mile kinda like the early days of America if soilders knocked on your door and asked to sleep in your house and eat your food you had to let them because at the time it was legal and required

[@itskarl7575]

@@tylerlynch2796 Roman legionnaires carried their own packs - they prided themselves on it. If a centurion caught a legionnaire passing his pack onto a civilian to carry, there'd be hell to pay. If the legionnaire were injured or otherwise incapable, there were wagons.

[@tylerlynch2796]

@@itskarl7575 actually Roman soilders did practice “impressment” or forced military aid as a form of punishment or opression specificity toward the jews we see it again when Simon was forced by Roman soilders to help Jesus carry his cross. It wasn’t a matter of them needing the help or not it was because they simply could make you do it.

[@awaizinayat1216]

Sir I am from Pakistan. I never knew you had a deep knowledge of Bible. The way you interpreted this verse was fabulous. This is the first time that I have heard this type of interpretation from a non cleric person. May God bless you.

[@BMO_Creative]

Jesus is basically showing people how to take control and responsibility for their own actions no matter the situation. Thanks for the video!

[@ricknovak5308]

I never really thought about it this way, but now I see what you guys are talking about!

[@BallBatteryReligion]

I'm not a religious man. but I still listen to what you have to say on these matters, mostly because I recognize even if I'm not a devout christian there is still value in these lessons. and you have a great ability at explaining these things. when you spoke about your friend's interview, it gave me chills...and I could see how it resonated with you. thank you Ramsey.

[@RecantoSombrio]

As a Christian and a Martial Artist i NEVER thought that was the actual meaning of what Jesus was saying, Ramsey you are really bringing THE best content on KZbin, more than just giving advice, you are teaching really valuable lessons. Thank you my friend.

[@Lilmanskis]

That’s why I was so disappointed when Rory Macdonald said he was going to stop fighting because he was Christian and now we both know the implication of Jesus’s message. I hope Rory understands this now.

[@RecantoSombrio]

@@Lilmanskis same here, i was really sad for him, but i kinda think he should stay retired, after the Robbie fight he was never the same

[@cyborgchicken3502]

@@Lilmanskis the craziest thing is even in religions that are portrayed as completely peaceful such as Buddhism....even the monks learned how to defend themselves....the Chinese Shaolin monks are the perfect example of people who were extremely devout, religious, peaceful but knew how to defend themselves and their temples if they needed to, monks in Thailand used to practice Muay Thai and across Asia you can find examples of militant Buddhist monks or monks who were well versed in fighting with weapons or hand to hand ....even Hindu Sikhs in ancient times practiced martial arts and various weapon arts and we're formidable fighters but still remained highly devout and religious....the Knights Templar were as Christian as they come, they lived peaceful, ascetic lives, were expected to be celibate and devout....yet when time came for war, they donned their armour and swords and went out to battle....and there are many historical examples of religious people having knowledge of martial arts or war arts... because in ancient times when you needed to defend your land or your village, that's what you needed to do

[@itskarl7575]

That's because it _wasn't_ what Jesus was saying. I like Ramsey, but his interpretation here is a common fallacy made by those who don't actually like Jesus's message. Remember, this is the same sermon where Jesus says "blessed are the meek". Not "blessed are the defiant". Consider also that Jesus lists _three_ examples to illustrate his point - Ramsey only mentions the one. The two others are far more difficult to misinterpret in the same manner.

[@iandixon7641]

My son is 14 and has been doing K1 for about 5 yrs and the first thing he does when the bell rings to end the bout is put his arms around his opponent.Then no matter if he has won are lost he goes to his opponents coaching team and shakes their hand.People who think it’s barbaric don’t understand because in that moment,no matter what the outcome,I couldn’t feel more proud as a father.

[@111Tob111]

Interesting perspective. I've always thought that yielding your left cheek also means that you don't care about being slapped because you have control over your emotions and that being the ultimate form of power.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek

[@varanid9]

@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed A Jewish Greek.

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

@@varanid9 *a Hellenized Judean

[@varanid9]

@@shinobi-no-bueno lol

[@ramonantoniodejuanbennett6239]

Well Will Smith certainly didn't turn the other cheek, Chris Rock literally did!

[@Jenjak]

Turn the other cheek = Spinning elbow.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ. .

[@1390811]

"Turn the other cheek = spinning elbow" Why didn't I see this before. This has to be the truth! Lol

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

@@1390811 now you know

[@lancemurdoc6744]

This was an impressive explanation. I now about the historical facts, but I was never able to connect it with the Bible in that way. Great, thank you.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ. Christ is a Greek name. His mother's name was a Greek name. All his disciples had Greek names How could the Jews have written anything when they didn't have a way of writing? The Talmud was written 500 years after the death of Christ. It was only orally practiced till then. As the Greeks spread Christianity throughout Europe so did the Greek names. These are the facts. Greek Orthodox religion was the first Christianity to touch this planet. Humanity can only move forward by knowledge and that knowledge is giving to the Greeks by God. If you look up who has the highest IQ it's always a Greek. These are the facts. All religious leaders during world war II and 1 were killed, All the religious books were rewritten. The rabbis had to rewrite all religions so the world can accept them stealing Palestine How else would they have taken that place? The talm it was written 500 years after Christ's death. Before that it was only orally practiced. In this book you will find that it says that Christ's mother was sleeping with carpenters and she was a prostitute and it says that Christ was boiling in human extrement in hell. In order for the world not to care about Christ, They made him one of their own. They figured we wouldn't care so much if he was one of theirs. These are the facts. You will only hear the truth from a Greek. Remember that

[@TunaBagels]

@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed His name would be most accurately translated as Joshua, actually.

[@WU-DAO]

@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed Let me guess: you are greek. The misconceeption of the "chosen" people is what is used by "leaders" of all ages and believe systems to force their follower sheeps to do the worst things while still considering themselves morally superior. It's just cheap tribalism for weak and unconscious human beings. I am german by the way. Ego is the devil.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

@@TunaBagels The Talmud was written 500 years after Christ's death. So you're telling me that the Jews asked the Greeks to write them the first Bible? 🤣👍 Right buddy what ever you say

[@TunaBagels]

@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed have you even casually skimmed through the Gospels? I would give it a shot

[@GuitarsRockForever]

interesting interpretation. whether you were right or wrong, you did the best job I have ever heard on how to interpret this text. much better than any religious authority.

[@benjamindover8221]

what do you mean by religious authority? local priests are not religious authorities

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ.

[@varanid9]

@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed His name was Yeshua.

[@Chief-Solarize]

@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed Jesus Christ son of Joseph and Mary Christ? I dont think thats right buddy. Christ is a title, like Messiah or Lord.

[@jedBSME]

Been using the same principle in boxing sparring. Turning the other cheek helps me evade punches. You are creating a space and moving out of punches. So Jesus basically taught me to box. And I'm a Catholic.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ. Christ is a Greek name. His mother's name was a Greek name. All his disciples had Greek names How could the Jews have written anything when they didn't have a way of writing? The Talmud was written 500 years after the death of Christ. It was only orally practiced till then. As the Greeks spread Christianity throughout Europe so did the Greek names. These are the facts. Greek Orthodox religion was the first Christianity to touch this planet. Humanity can only move forward by knowledge and that knowledge is giving to the Greeks by God. If you look up who has the highest IQ it's always a Greek. These are the facts. All religious leaders during world war II and 1 were killed, All the religious books were rewritten. The rabbis had to rewrite all religions so the world can accept them stealing Palestine How else would they have taken that place? The talm it was written 500 years after Christ's death. Before that it was only orally practiced. In this book you will find that it says that Christ's mother was sleeping with carpenters and she was a prostitute and it says that Christ was boiling in human extrement in hell. In order for the world not to care about Christ, They made him one of their own. They figured we wouldn't care so much if he was one of theirs. These are the facts. You will only hear the truth from a Greek. Remember that

[@RamseyDewey]

In boxing that’s called “rubber necking”. It’s high level head movement! Terrible Tim Witherspoon has a good video about it on his channel.

[@recourse1979]

@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed nah I don't believe you

[@iandixon7641]

Ramsey was explaining that Jesus was telling the Jews to actually turn the cheek into the slap to sort of piss the Romans off.

[@Tony-Injection]

@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed, you are not one of the ones with high IQ.

[@sterlingkuhlmann6270]

As a Christian I always used to wonder about this. I actually came to a similar understanding as this from my study of Tai Chi philosophy. Even if things like Tai Chi and Aikido are often not physically applicable (at least in the way they are popularly portrayed), I think they are very useful in teaching you about this “third option.” It seems crazy to be a warrior who almost refuses to fight, but that’s actually the most powerful position to be in. A person of peace is unconquerable because someone without enemies can’t be defeated

[@martinflood8595]

Everyone knows Jesus was finished with a crucifix technique that he set up himself. Clearly he was a nice training partner and wanted the other guy to get the win.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ.

[@SubliminAL-ql7go]

@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed Christ was not a name it was a title, Christ meaning, Anointed One, in Hebrew is Mashiach, and in English translated to Messiah. Jesus is the name given by his mom, who traces her bloodline back to Jewish roots, so Jesus was born a Jew , the Hebrew for Jesus is Yeshua, and also can be translated to Joshua. During these times the culture was Hellenized due to Alexander the Great, so there was a huge impact of Greek culture… similar to today Western culture and language has impacted worldwide. Do your research buddy, you haven’t a clue what you’re talking about

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

@@SubliminAL-ql7go Christ has nothing to do with Jews. Judaism is a religion, not a race. Christ was Greek. He had nothing to do with Jews or Judaism. For these biblical lies were written by these rabbis the only true religion of the planet that gave us absolutely everything we have today astronomy, biology. Anything you can think of was given to us by the 12 god ideology. These rabbis created these religions and these religions have given us nothing but division, racism and war The only true chosen people by the gods are the Greeks. And in order for the population at the time to believe anyone could have been from God or the gods, he must have been Greek. There is no way the world would believe that a Jew was a god. Number one the religion states that God punish them for lying, deceiving and human ritual sacrifice. Why would anyone think a Jew was godsent or chosen? Maybe chosen by Satan. Christ was Greek 100% or Europe would never accept a Jew as their god, especially at that time. Today they have tricked the world into thinking that the chosen people are these satanists. What they are trying to do is replicate what the Greek was on this planet. They want to be God's like the Greeks were, but the only thing they are is a bunch of inbreds. They are satanic inbreds that will never achieve the godliness of the Greeks Greeks proved their godliness through their invention. Greeks are the only chosen people of the gods and that's a fact. Now you can keep believing whatever you want to believe, but I have told you the 100% fact and truth always from a Greek. No truth will ever be told to the population in the world by the satanic rabbis and that's a fact written in their talmud

[@joshhansen4820]

@@SubliminAL-ql7go Israelite, not jewish

[@SubliminAL-ql7go]

@@joshhansen4820 Israelite means came from Jacob/Israel. Technically Judah and Benjamin became separate from Israel, into the Northern and Southern kingdoms. During the time of Kings, Israel had a king, The other Kingdom was considered Jews. So not all Israelites are Jews, but all Jews are Israelites. The term Jewish was after the Babylonian captivity and is mentioned in book of Esther. I beleive at this point many different people adapted to the Jew lifestyle and became Jewish. Jesus was sacrificed as King of the Jews. The other tribes of Israel(I can be wrong in this), were lost and scattered . Jesus was Israelite and a Jew, meaning He came from the line of Judah.

[@locogiomotocroz4031]

This teaching has made me understand a message that I had been conflicted for so long. Thank you brother Ramsey for sharing your wisdom. God bless you

[@harrisonbloom816]

One of my friends, a fellow Jew, did once tell me that he thought jiu jitsu was “the Jewish martial art” when he was a little kid. I thought that was hilarious

[@RamseyDewey]

That’s awesome!

[@Nuetral768]

THIS WAS THE LAST PART OF THE BIBLE I WAS CONFLICTED WITH!!!!!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!!! 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ.

[@ravenironwing]

Kinda makes me wonder what the other parts were.... I mean, being an atheist and all, this is one of the few parts of the bible I wasn't ever conflicted with. Maybe because I never really saw it as saying "don't defend yourself or participate in combat sports." Ramsey's view of this scripture pretty much matches how I've always seen it: Jesus is just telling people to be badass. Overall, I think Jesus is pretty cool. I think it's important to remember that Jesus was not always a pacifist. He was simply very careful about which physical battles he fought. He was more concerned about protecting the innocent and the sacred than letting people walk all over him.

[@deathstroketheterminator8722]

@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed Seek mental health help.

[@Nuetral768]

An elaborate answer would take too long and say to little... Let's just say that when hate saturates this world relating what you know with what you don't becomes nearly impossible. Thankfully I was able to meet God and he began teaching me the meaning and context in a way that I could have only learned through him. Simply put, bad trees produce bad fruit... up to that point that was all I knew. Since that point, though it causes me to be outcast by my fellow man, I know the difference now and am unwilling to concede myself to the standards of such a world (because I remember, personally, what awaits those binding themselves to that path... and I see that pain grow in them daily as they continue to justify such). I strongly believe that more than read (by far) the bible tells us to pray and to walk the walk more than to talk the talk or trust that our knowledge should come from man. PS: Jesus was never a pacifist, he was a peace seeker (if you want peace prepare for war, Jesus simply taught us that the greater war was not surrounding us but rather within us... every act was to that end). As the end times come we see this battle exude from within to surround us all, and this is why he comes back as a conquerer (yet he and his mission are unchanged, we are).

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

Christ is a Greek name. His mother's name was a Greek name. All his disciples had Greek names How could the Jews have written anything when they didn't have a way of writing? The Talmud was written 500 years after the death of Christ. It was only orally practiced till then. As the Greeks spread Christianity throughout Europe so did the Greek names. These are the facts. Greek Orthodox religion was the first Christianity to touch this planet. Humanity can only move forward by knowledge and that knowledge is giving to the Greeks by God. If you look up who has the highest IQ it's always a Greek. These are the facts. All religious leaders during world war II and 1 were killed, All the religious books were rewritten. The rabbis had to rewrite all religions so the world can accept them stealing Palestine How else would they have taken that place? The talm it was written 500 years after Christ's death. Before that it was only orally practiced. In this book you will find that it says that Christ's mother was sleeping with carpenters and she was a prostitute and it says that Christ was boiling in human extrement in hell. In order for the world not to care about Christ, They made him one of their own. They figured we wouldn't care so much if he was one of theirs. These are the facts. You will only hear the truth from a Greek. Remember that

[@Emcron]

as a Catholic karateka, I appreciate this. never thought I’d save one of your vids under my “church” playlist instead of the usual “techniques” playlist! =P

[@wadenobisemartuccianimatio8366]

Amen brother God is always Number 1 in our lives before anything else comes second 🙏🏿🙏🏿 Awesome video Ramsey

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek

[@tylerlynch2796]

Amen

[@sardalamit]

This was...jaw dropping! It's almost like the people preaching these messages did not want us to understand the true meaning... Oh wait!

[@epramberg]

I enjoyed this video. Context is everything. You did a good job of filling in background information and drawing connections to martial arts and fighting. You truly saturate all things in your life with your faith.

[@TreyYork1]

I have made, "context is everything" into something like a mantra and a message that has to be preached to the masses, over the past few years. Keep spreading the message and fighting the good fight

[@Chief-Solarize]

Wow that was a great lesson Coach. The Bible is deep man, so many layers and new lessons to be learned. As I grow spiritually I see new stuff in scripture. Thanks for this lesson. I hope you and your family are good. Have an awesome week Ramsey!!!!

[@DrTzeus]

I knew you to be excellent years ago, but this is deep. Thank you for adding to my knowledge on this concept...I never tought about the Roman mental growth, only the legal consequences. More historical context: Each of the three sayings had legal consquences for Romans who did them, as you mention "explain to my commanding officer." A Roman could slap a noncitzen once but not twice, they could take a coat but not a shirt, and they could force a non-citzen to carry a load a "mile" but no more. Christians then would turn the other check to draw a second slap, when coat was taken they would continue to undress taking off their shirt and underwear, and when forced to carry a load they would not stop at a "mile" and then complain to all this Roman was forcing them to carry baggage like a slave. It would end up in Roman courts and the Romans figured out not to mess with these tricky Christians or they would get you into legal trouble. Third options?...like the Tripod of Truth? "You can't polarize Jesus man..." So awesome...

[@dougy4999]

Coach! I watched this on Easter Sunday and it is a good message! It was a good, deep and thoughtful message. Thank you

[@iandixon7641]

I never really understood the bible at school but after listening to you there I have just realised where the term”going the extra mile”comes from.Thanks for that.

[@kevinjung6130]

Thank you for the interesting interpretation of turning the other cheek. It reminds me of the attitude towards active resistance that forces a dialogue/debate.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ.

[@imanoljesusdelpozo4907]

I absolutely love these kind of videos, sometimes even though I feel deeply religious I don't know if I should consider myself christian or not, this kind of content helps me connect with my faith a bit more and I appreciate it. Regarding "turn the other cheek" as a concept they way you talked about it, it sure takes willpower to keep it present in daily life, but it is very empowering in a deep level. Thanks Ramsey

[@furyano1251]

Man. This was by far the best warrior interpretation of the Bible ever. Very Appreciated. 🙏

[@tonygallagher6989]

I was watching a documentary some years ago, which followed some Benedictine monks. A short clip showed one of the monks practising Tai Chi Chuan in the grounds of the monastery. For me, that clearly answered the question about whether Christians should practise martial arts.

[@AdobadoFantastico]

I've always been here for combat sports but some of the departures to coaching, ethics, spirituality, history are absolute gold. There was one you did on corrections as the lowest form of coaching a few years back that I still share with people regularly.

[@dannyVulture]

This is amazing. I had always interpreted this parable as "you struck me and I am still here." Hearing a breakdown like this really adds perspective on how God wants us to be

[@emanuelvuhahula5857]

Thank you so much, I have been having this question for a long time and didn't really understand it before.... but now I have a better understanding of it.... thank you coach keep it real 💯

[@calisthenicsmadness1]

I honestly dont mind listening to Ramsey teach context and pass on words of wisdom, for life and or for battles. 😁

[@jonatanlj747]

Hi Ramsey. Just dropping by to say that you inspire me. Not 100% sure what I mean by that but as a young guy you show me what it is to be a man, and I aspire to learn from you. I consider myself better for having taken many of your words to heart and this will continue. In a way, you remind of what the vikings considered to be a good man - an able warrior, but also a sage, musician, and father. I hope to emulate that in my own way. Hopefully that's not too cheesy or whatever. Thanks.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

@@Xzontyr Christ is 100% Greek. The first Christian Bible was written in the Greek language. Because Christ wrote it with his language because it was Greek. All of his disciples have Greek names. His mother has a Greek name. He was not circumcised that makes him Greek The fact that the Talmud says that he is boiling in human extrament and that his mother was a prostitute that slept with carpenters. I think says enough that he was not any Jew

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

The Greeks would hunt them taking down their pants to see if they were circumcised. That's how the Greeks would find them. In order to avoid this, what they did was they created the Muslim religion to create a sea of circumcised men to hide in

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

@@Xzontyr no matter how I word it, it's not allowing me to expose the truth. We are not free to share facts and truth on the internet. Unless we can find some other way to word it without them knowing what I'm saying

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

This place is not to be trusted .

[@mikielsahagun6054]

Ya great examples! I experienced one yesterday: my coworker was trying to accuse me of butting into someone else's business by asking our supervisor why this person was getting fired or released from work; he was saying " it is not my business and it is spreading rumors"; well I said on to him "why not ask about the reason why he's being fired: it would be useful so that I won't do what he did and; get fired also." And my coworker's eyes soften up and his aggression went down and he said " HAAH GREAT POINT": in doing so he sat at his work station with a thoughtful look and we continued our work

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ.

[@jonathanwaswrong3917]

I like what you said about forcing a dialogue rather than physical action. Ive said the same, about it not being about letting somebody into your house and assault your family, but about making that person consider their actions. All the other points were sound as well... Hahahaha And yes, the much forgotten _Golden Rule._ Treat others how you want to be treated. Awesome video. God bless you and yours brother!

[@rustinyoung9093]

Minister here with a degree in Biblical Studies. I also box regularly. Establishing historical context is so important in the study of scripture. Really appreciated your knowledge of the ancient Roman culture, and how the words of Jesus are meant as a confrontation of a culture, rather than passive acceptance of abuse. Interesting insight!

[@haw-chaw-chawcalypse]

Umm….Christian and Kyokushin-ka here, and the level of theology you’ve espoused here is unexpected and refreshing. Thank you so much for sharing these insights based upon two of my greatest loves.

[@ericvutran4140]

Please Mr Ramsey Dewey more videos like this. Relating the wisdom of martial arts along with the teachings of Jesus.

[@merkins87]

Fyi "izquierda" is left in Spanish; "sinistra" is Italian. I remember the first time I tried to shake my dad's hand with my left hand, I was told that was "the devil's handshake". Never forgot which hand to shake with after that. Great great sermon to wake up to Ramsey, thank you for going the extra mile for us today!

[@katokianimation]

I always tought it is Jesus being the better person who is beyond this pitty who is the stornger man and he being a badass whose soul can not be broken. Just imagine the scene. Some big, strong guy walks to Jesus, says mean things about him and smash his face with the hardest haymaker you can imagine. Jesus being knocked down. He stands up. And he didn't beg for mercy he just pointed the other side of his face and said calmly: you missed this one. And everybody is be like, okay, it seems like no human can imitate the son of God. But mortals should take it as don't get into pride fights

[@behindthewolfseyes]

I'm agnostic and I've got to say, this is by far the best explanation and interpretation of these sayings that I've ever heard. I was raised on the be-the-doormat principle. ANY violence for ANY reason is morally wrong, including self-defense. One is better off dead in heaven than alive in sin. Your interpretation is far more sensible.

[@francescosoprano1644]

Man… you are one of the most original thinkers on KZbin, and you have elements for substantiating it. That is one of the most admirable qualities in my opinion. This video is very interesting. I cannot yet say conclusively I agree but it is very interesting. Thanks a lot!

[@DC_92]

I enjoy very much learning from you, Ramsey! Thankyou. 🙏🏻👌🏻

[@qsviewsrpgs4571]

There are a couple other scriptures that back up what you're saying here, Coach Dewey. A buddy of mine is a Greek that understands and reads both modern and ancient Greek and has read me the Septuagint version of the New Testament, and in regards to Matthew 21:12-17, when Jesus cleanses the temple, that den of thieves didn't just walk out on their own, he had to get physical and toss them out. In the Septuagint, it reads almost like a Bruce Lee movie. Another scripture to back that up is from the Old Testament, in Nehemiah 4:17, when they were rebuilding the wall. They were told to build with one hand while carrying a weapon in the other. They were prepared to fight and die if necessary to preserve their lives and the work they were doing. We also have Genesis chapter 32 where Jacob wrestles with the angle of the Lord. Great post!

[@carlosdeleon7475]

Homie! This is a wonderful video! Please, we need more content like this!

[@Ysumbruh0]

Thank you for making this video because I worship Lord Jesus but I’m a fond of self defense this was a nice analytical Bible study also God bless you!

[@nathanielregan289]

Jesus was just saying to roll your head with the punch to reduce the force

[@Haywood-Jablomie]

Jesus was a Jewish Man... Praying to a dead Jew always confused me. 😉

[@crw3.087]

🤪

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ.

[@markytnshyt]

My favorite video that you've made. God bless you brother!

[@fishwatch8677]

Been a subscriber and regular viewer for ages. Really enjoyed this video and hope it blows up. That take on turn the other cheek plus the insight from your friend about being equal in the cage was very thought provoking. Now get out there and pray!

[@jamessteggles6579]

Heard that you were very vocal about your faith during your Covid lockdown video. Having been involved in a relational Mission church for a number of years I thought I'd listen to one of your talks. It's interesting hearing this piece of scripture not being used to promote Pacifism but to demand respect. Its an interesting Interpretation. Thank you!

[@boyluizeduardo]

A striking video. Thanks, man. ❤️

[@PHATT_TV]

Wow 😮, incredible definition! Thank You for this Ramsey, God Bless 🙏

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ. .

[@PhuzzPhactor]

Unexpectedly insightful. Would watch more.

[@Taekwon-Brando]

Didn't know what I was expecting with the title but I am pleasantly surprised. Love your interpretations man

[@entubadao]

Solid ! Thanks Brother Ramsey.

[@danielrhoads8676]

Oh man! i gotta tune in to this tomorrow when i arrive at work and need a good audible listen :)

[@actuallywetsocks2374]

i'll always go back to this channel, nothing quite like it, keep being you coach

[@jobilibalawa1008]

I've just read about this from a military priest the other week. He basically said that it means to do something unexpected which disrupts the cycle of violence and forces the opposite party to reflect on what's happening. I believe that's exactly what your point is, only you also present the cultural context to reach that conclusion. Thanks for your work !

[@anonymousshawn9996]

This now my most favorite video by you. I’m gonna share it with all my religious friends.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ.

[@maitrekano]

Youre the man Ramsey . First time in my life heard something that deep .

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ.

[@waltbayless7709]

Great video, Ramsey! Blessings to you, stud.

[@axelfuentes1376]

This is one of the best messages i have ever heard. I always tell people that my martial arts training is one of the best things i ve ever done.

[@achieveidealweighify]

Excellent commentary thanks

[@Nuetral768]

I was texting a group of people about your video, link included, and it ended up developing into something I would like to share with you Ramsey because I feel it is very important I address just how and why this video matters to me so much... Myself: "I really liked this video. When I choose to discuss controversial issues I'm not trying to be controversial, but rather put an end to the controversy by exploring what is commonly left unexplored out of fear. For nearly my whole life (as an abused child and subsequently ridiculed adult) I have always had issue with certain lessons of Jesus and they had driven a wedge between me and my savior. When truth is challenged by the difficulties of this life it is important to understand why real truth is not conditional (that we may apply ourselves to it) otherwise our faith becomes as suspectable to harm as a house on the sand (without foundation). I think this video did a good job of showing and explaining that phenomenon." Reply: "The one thing you have to know is why Jesus came! And that's all. He came to give us a way to the Father and eternal life! Read John 1:1 through 1: 18 and it explains everything!" My reply: "To any reading this, know that I do not find myself in conflict with brother *name* rather he comes from a largely respectable family where as I do not therefore I feel passionately something a little different than he (stated below)... How does a child that has killed themselves in their own heart at the age of four accept the light of Christ when they have known only darkness?... We can simply say that's the way it is because it just is with callousness, but to that child this shows only more darkness. Matthew Chapter 7: "16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them." Either there are exceptions to the gospel or no exceptions, if we are to keep the masses safe that others be left to suffer then there is exception to the gospel. However, the gospel is without exception as is Christ's love for each and every one of us. Being able to relate this to those that have been tossed to the side is of utmost importance to us as Christians, if not then we bring unto those lost sheep bad fruit in the name of our savior as if to say we are not to be trusted or they are not to be loved in the eyes of God. "7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? 10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? 11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? 12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. 15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." What are we to those children that were born into families in which bread was asked for by the child and the parent gave unto them stones??? I have said long that the thing I find most lacking of all churches are that they fail to acknowledge how trauma alters the way we perceive things (especially when it occurs as a child). Trauma being the perception of division threatening the reality of unity. We must be willing and able to conquer this threat, and reestablish the truth of unity between each other with the truth God has given us in it's entirety (without exception)." I don't believe that there should be a change to the way the masses are taught necessarily, as it is easier when people feel good to do good and difficult for those that feel bad to do good. However, to ignore those feeling bad (especially as it pertains to their relationship with God and our fellow Christians) is definitely bad. I firmly believe each church should have classes provided to those suffering from intense psychological trauma, that there be more given and a place to take in for those that have been abused and neglected so they might actually realize how to properly apply the gospel rather than exempting it from themselves or themselves from it because no one is willing to go into those subjects troubling them enough to explain it to them properly and help them relate to it. Thank you so much for this video, it's a truly wonderful step towards accomplishing this goal in my opinion. :)

[@victornalin]

Brilliant and strong video, Coach!

[@lfroglfrog4962]

Eloquently said, & within context ❤❤❤

[@serenitygoodwyn]

I'm not a Christian and most people who 'preach' on their non-religion based channel just succeed in turning me off their channel. However, you always offer genuine insight into life's challenges with a bit of history thrown in, and while you may use a specific religion (your religion) to illustrate your point, it's true on a much broader level because it's about people and living a good life not blindly following a particular Dogma. Thank you for your insight.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He was a Greek his name was not jewsus it was Christ. .

[@manuxalunx6522]

Great work, God bless you!

[@linolo8864]

Very nice teaching!!!

[@fouadhoblos3611]

Hey Ramsey, I shared this video of yours with a friend of mine who's new born Christian with such a violent past and who had MMA training.. Before I know it he shared it on his Facebook page!

[@Dramanas]

You've earned my sub. I've had this same sermon in my head almost verbatim. God inspires.

[@Robert-xk5pm]

I have always wondered about these passages. This was enlightening.

[@stevemartin9644]

Great video & explanation. Deep, thought provoking, & self reflective. Thank you sir.

[@Lauren-se5bu]

Never knew that, solid analysis. I love Jesus and martial arts

[@campbellbrown1692]

Great take! Really appreciated that

[@shoreshidoshi]

I truly loved this post...I love when people say that as a Christian I shouldn't be doing martial arts. I just turn the other cheek, smile and say "I am not that kind of Christian.". Keep being you, praying for you and your family... as well as that someday we can break bread together. Peace my friend.

[@Kimmo788]

This is very valuable and enlighten information. Many thanks. This one was bothering me before. Lack of understanding.

[@yeshuado]

Thx for sharing; blessings 🙏

[@darrenparis4742]

Great video!

[@kjbrocky]

FINALLY!!!!! Someone who knows the proper meaning of this verse!!!! Oh man, it's so frustrating how many pastors teach this wrong and how almost all Christians don't understand this and many other verses, too!! It's actually tragic because most Christians have been taught "doormatism" and have also lost their critical thinking skills!! Thank you!!!

[@ricoj-va7178]

Nicely done!

[@raoulchapman7310]

I've seen a few of your videos now. I like your style and presentation. I've learned quite a bit. But now, after this one I'm a bonifide fan. Great mini lecture. Clicking subscribe now.

[@RamseyDewey]

Thank you!

[@studer6884]

Thank you Coach.

[@Mishalex]

Fantastic sermon and a great reading of these biblical passages, I dare say. Thank you for this outstanding content.

[@VV-or8es]

I enjoyed this very much thank you bro

[@Eduardo-nq1zh]

Really amazing Ramsey, I'm really happy to see that my freestyle interpretation of this passage wasn't completely wrong cause i used to imagine the "other cheek turn" as i mean of deescalate a potential conflict in specific scenarios. This particular biblical passage is always object of discussion in my religious environment (a latin american crossroad of influences). I just started reading Reza Aslan's book about the "historic jesus" and its worthing every page. We need a playlist about your teological insights, Peace Brother!

[@jakelee1772]

Oh wow. If I could give this 100 thumbs up I would. Eye opening valuable life understanding philosophy here whether you are religious or not. 👍👍👍

[@xenophone2317]

A really fascinating perspective, and as I think about it, I'm convinced there is something to it. Because we know that fundamentally what Christ was doing was inverting evil to create good. He conquered death on the cross. By dying he obtained eternal life. My mind is blown Mr. Dewey. Thanks.

[@intensifiednonchalance6770]

As usual, you give me much to think about. Makes a lot of sense.

[@tysonelite9561]

Damn what a great video! Thanks!!

[@stevenanthes5696]

I hear your words, they touch my ears and resonate with in my heart... The gentle man has no refute, a warrior the choice to hold his hand... I will not be the Angry man and within the love and peace of God I stand..... Amazing as this conversation on interpretation was something I witnessed yesterday and I was thinking at time of turn the other cheek

[@amrisyafari3946]

This is a better sermon on the topic than any pastor/preacher’s explanation i ever heard. Cool. 😊

[@HumbleHurricane]

Awesome breakdown brother. Love it.

[@theimpaler5034]

Amen brother keep preaching the good news

[@phil7393]

Phenomenal depth to this message

[@darknostalgia2668]

This was so much deeper than I thought