The Golden Rule

The verse for 7/12 is from Matthew 7:12, "Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets."  NLT

Many of us know this as the Golden Rule.  Luke 6:31 says it similarly, "Do to others as you would like them to do to you."  Simply put, this means to think of others, treat others, respect others, love others in the manner that you yourself want to be thought of, treated, respected and loved. 

Granted, it is easier said than done, but what a great concept.  I don't think we would be so ready to do things like neglect our loved ones or to yell at others if we first considered how we would feel on the receiving end of that situation.  There are probably any number of behaviors and actions we would reconsider if we always remembered the Golden Rule.

I think Jesus mentioned this more than once, because He knew what a blessing it would be if we could get it right.  Imagine if we all just extended our hearts to others with no expectation of anything in return.  Imagine if we all did that just because we knew it was the right thing to do.  Imagine if we lived this life the way Jesus taught us to live.  I imagine we would all be much better off for it.  The cycle and circle of goodness would be un-ending...just the way Jesus intended it to be.