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The Golden Rule, by Skye Noe
"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you,
for this sums up the Law and the Prophets" (Mathew 7:12).
This phrase of Jesus spoken during the Sermon on the Mount is referred
to as the Golden Rule. I am curious how the world would react if the
Golden Rule was enforced.
Consider how our lives would be if the way that we treat people
determines the way others treat us in return. People would speak more
encouragingly to each other and hesitate to raise their voice. Taking a
drive in traffic would be easier, no longer being cut off at every
angle. Even politicians would find a way to be polite.
How would this effect our Christian lives? How would church be
different? Perhaps the visitors would receive special attention and be
invited to a place of honor as guest. Christian groups would cease to
gossip and slander one another over meaningless traditions.
Jesus warns us about the temptation to judge others and implies that
the Golden Rule will also apply to judgment.
Give grace freely as though you are the one receiving it.
"Do not Judge, or you will be judged. For in the same way you judge
others you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be
measured to you" (Mathew 7:1-2).
In a world plagued by hatred and envy, Jesus calls us to the principles
of forgiveness. Jesus makes clear that we are to love our neighbor in
thought and in deed. Treat your neighbor as you would want to be
treated and judge him as you would have God judge you.
Let us continue to work toward a loving church and devoted community by
committing our lives to a rule of grace. If you would like to learn
more about the Grace and community of God please visit our website at
www.hopeforlife.org or contact me directly at skye@hopeforlife.org
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* Let Me Tell You About Jesus and His Church
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* Hope for Life
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