The golden rule!

Matthew 7:6,12-14

Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Do not give dogs what is holy; and do not throw your pearls in front of pigs, or they may trample them and then turn on you and tear you to pieces.

‘So always treat others as you would like them to treat you; that is the meaning of the Law and the Prophets.

‘Enter by the narrow gate, since the road that leads to perdition is wide and spacious, and many take it; but it is a narrow gate and a hard road that leads to life, and only a few find it.’

Food for thought!

Have you ever had of the golden rule? The summary of all the Bible? The one thing that is the foundation and summit of all teaching and sermons? This is it, Do to others what you want them do to you. Or as the gospel of today put it, "always treat others as you would like them to treat you." Ask yourself what you want people to do for you in your case, then grab the initiative and do it for them. How would you like others to treat you when you're wrong, when you're sick, when you have sinned, when you're broke, when you don't know, etc.? Treat them likewise. This is simple, rule-of-thumb guide for holiness and sanctity. Let us explain.

We all often want to know what is right. Even in a single day, we come across situations whereby we have to make decisions. And you agree with me that there are gray situations that are difficult to know whether they are right or wrong. So, the question Jesus answers for us is, Where can you find a standard that will work in every situation, or a guide that will help us to sleep well at night, that will help us prosper in business, that will help in marriage, in friendships and in every kind of situations?

Such a rule that works all the time is called golden rule. Why is it golden? Well, because it applies to all situations. You can use it all the time, under all circumstances whatsoever. In your private life, your family life, your professional life; everywhere, every time, every day. Just ask yourself, How would I like to be treated in this situation? Just imagine yourself in the place of the other person. And by other person I mean your spouse, your client, your boss, your house girl.

As you will find out, only a few people use this rule. Indeed, the golden rule is a narrow gate that is small; only a few people follow it. Do you?