Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:(old testament law).
39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Peter asked Jesus how many times he should forgive someone. 7 times? Jesus said, seventy times seven.

"Those who wish to save their lives will lose it, but those who throw their lives away for my sake shall find it." Most people choose not to obey Jesus, and instead reason with the wisdom of the world, forgetting gods power.