self-defense and retribution are completely different things.
“You have heard that it was said, ‘an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. If someone sues you and takes your tunic, give them your coat as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Where do we end up when we save the world?