Do not resist evil

[outerheaven]

Quotes I feel are relevant:

75.15 Questioner: The chink then, as I understand it, was originally created by the decision of Jesus to take the path of martyrdom? Is this correct?

Ra: I am Ra. This is, in relation to this instrument, quite correct. It is aware of certain over-balances towards love, even to martyrdom but has not yet, to any significant degree, balanced these distortions. We do not imply that this course of unbridled compassion has any fault but affirm its perfection. It is an example of love which has served as beacon to many.

For those who seek further, the consequences of martyrdom must be considered, for in martyrdom lies the end of the opportunity, in the density of the martyr, to offer love and light. Each entity must seek its deepest path.

84.4 Questioner: The instrument asked the following question: Ra has implied that the instrument is on a path of martyrdom, but since all die are we not all martyr to something? When, if ever, does martyrdom partake of wisdom?

Ra: I am Ra. This is a thoughtful query. Let us use as exemplar the one known as Jehoshua. This entity incarnated with the plan of martyrdom. There is no wisdom in this plan but rather understanding and compassion extended to its fullest perfection. The one known as Jehoshua would have been less than fully understanding of its course had it chosen to follow its will at any space/time during its teachings. Several times, as you call this measure, this entity had the possibility of moving towards the martyr’s place which was, for that martyr, Jerusalem. Yet in meditation this entity stated, time and again, “It is not yet the hour.” The entity could also have, when the hour came, walked another path. Its incarnation would then have been prolonged but the path for which it incarnated somewhat confused. Thusly, one may observe the greatest amount of understanding, of which this entity was indeed capable, taking place as the entity in meditation felt and knew that the hour had come for that to be fulfilled which was its incarnation.

It is indeed so that all mind/body/spirit complexes shall die to the third-density illusion; that is, that each yellow-ray physical-complex body shall cease to be viable. It is a misnomer to, for this reason alone, call each mind/body/spirit complex a martyr, for this term is reserved for those who lay down their lives for the service they may provide to others. We may encourage meditation upon the functions of the will.

Sorry there's no real clear statements that I felt worthy to bold for ease of reading. The point I want to make here is that there is no 'one path' that we must follow. More important than adhering blindly to maxims is contemplation/meditation on the issue -- and to find that knot of thoughts and emotions within one's self and begin working to untangle it, to figure out what your core values are, who you are. Adhering to ideas or values that you don't personally resonate with is, I would think, 'depolarizing.'

If Jesus wanted to walk the path of 'understanding and compassion extended to its fullest perfection' incorporating 'no wisdom,' we might then see that reflected in his urging to lay down the sword / turn the other cheek.

Basically, maxims are a great tool and all for life on 3D earth -- but meditation is more important and spiritually enlightening. Which, IMO is or should be the end goal of any valuable maxim in the first place. Know yourself, and be true to you.