The Golden Rule
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12)
Today’s Morsel: One of the things we find in Jesus’ teachings, is that He always referred the people back to His original Words which He spoke to Moses to give them. The commandments, laws, statutes, testimonies, fear, judgments, and precepts of God were all designed to teach people how to live among each other, and how to care for and to treat each other. They were His chosen people. And so the ‘Golden Rule’ was just a reminder to them how they ought to live. We should always treat others the way that we would like to be treated. I don’t think any of us want to be talked about behind our backs or backstabbed by others. I don’t think any of us would like to be rejected, lied on, mistreated, or refused because we are a different race or color. We shouldn’t need programs to ensure equality and fair treatment for others. We just all need to obey the ‘Golden Rule.’ But if someone does you wrong or treats you wrong because of the color of your skin or who you are, don’t worry. They aren’t getting away. They will soon reap what they sow. Paul simply tells us, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.” (2 Corinthians 5:10) And as the writer of Hebrews enlightened us with these words: “For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” (Hebrews 10:30-31) Always remember, God is no respecter of persons. You just worry about treating other right and let God sort the rest out.
Sing: Let me walk blessed Lord, in the way Thou hast gone, leading straight to the land above. Giving cheer everywhere, to the sad and the lone; Fill my way everyday with love.
Fill my way everyday with love, as I walk with the heavenly Dove; let me go all the while with a song and a smile. Fill my way everyday with love.
Thought For Today: “But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.” (James 2:9-10)
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