Saturday 28 September 2024

Walk the extra mile

 

At the time of Jesus, when the Romans occupied the Holy Land, a Roman soldier had the right to ask a Jew to carry his luggage for him and walk with him. Imagine you were a Jew and a soldier asked you to carry his luggage and walk in the opposite direction you were going; ruining your day and other appointments. And you could not refuse. No wonder the Jews hated the Romans so much. However, the soldier could not force a Jew to walk more than one mile. After that distance he'd let him go; and probably pick another Jew to carry his luggage for another mile.

" ... and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles." (Matthew 5:41) 

Hence Jesus' teaching to His followers and the expression to walk the extra mile.

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2 comments:

  1. Sandi28 September 2024 at 02:36

    Have you seen the show The Chosen? They did this last season. It was a moving scene. The Romans were shocked when Jesus and His disciples walked the extra mile.

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  2. Tom28 September 2024 at 03:34

    ...and ancient relay team?

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