Do to others as you would have them do unto you (Matthew 7:14). Jesus speaks those words at the end of a section on asking and receiving from God. We wouldn't give bad things to our children; God likewise doesn't do that, but rather only gives good gifts. And he knows far better what is good for us. Then Jesus says, "So in everything, do to others...." We should take God's example of giving good gifts to us, and try and replicate it ourselves in our actions with everyone. The easiest way to picture this happening is to go about doing to others what we would have them do to us (which would presumably be good things).
If you want an explanation of how this verse came to be "The Golden Rule", check out Scarboromissions.ca.
The Golden Rule - a great beacon for the start of the journey in the new year!!
ReplyDeletePractical application: help someone along their particular journey tomorrow.
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