[D-fendr]

This (the temple story) is not an example of turning the other cheek.

However, to answer your question, I think he did it because it was an effective way to teach what needed to be taught.

[al_c]

This (the temple story) is not an example of turning the other cheek.

However, to answer your question, I think he did it because it was an effective way to teach what needed to be taught.

Exactly my point. Thanks, D.