And then it never spells out what to do, though apparently chopping off a Roman soldier’s ear to save Jesus is wrong.
The act of martyrdom is taken to a high art form by the gospel. The difference is that Jesus says turn your OWN cheek. He never says bring your NEIGHBORS’ cheeks to their enemies.
Matthew 5
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41 And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.
“The difference is that Jesus says turn your OWN cheek”
That right there is the crux of it. It reminds me of a James Madison quote [paraphrasing]:
“The government can’t give to charity because true charity is not given with someone else’s money”