"... and give my body to be burned” (1 Cor13:3) the One who releases true psycho-spiritual understanding of how sacrifice for the big win produces far greater results than retaliation, not merely non-violence but advancing the Kingdom in hearts and mind through laying down of one’s rights. This profound insight emphasizes the immense potential of self-sacrifice over self-defense. It's not just about refraining from violence, but about a deeper, more impactful strategy of conquest. By willingly foregoing one's rights, we can foster a more profound and far-reaching transformation in the hearts and minds of others, thereby advancing the Kingdom in a more substantive and enduring way.
This concept of self-sacrifice, as opposed to self-defense, is not a mere act of passivity. It is an active, strategic choice that seeks to bring about a more profound and lasting peace. It's about breaking the cycle of violence and retaliation at a personal cost, with the understanding that this cost is not a loss, but a seed sown for a greater harvest of peace and righteousness. It's a genius rescue plan, not from the clutches of an external enemy, but from the pervasive and destructive cycle of violence and retaliation that can imprison the hearts and minds of individuals and communities alike.