“So then, whatever you desire that others would do to and for you, even so do also to and for them, for this is (sums up) the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12 (AMP)

In every society, there is a golden rule which cannot be broken easily by members of the society. This is a rule that somewhat guides the existence of the members of the community. One kind of rule as this that has been in existence from the Old Testament to the time of Jesus – Do to others what you would want them do to you.

Christ teaches His disciples not to think they are immune to a certain level of treatment from people because for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. If you want others to love you and care for you, you must do the same. If you want people to honour and respect you, you must not sit on an high horse and think you can trample on others without effects. Let your lifestyle and dealing with people be a reflection of what you expect from them.

The relationship between man has always been gabbage in, gabbage out. What you sow is what you’ll reap, so be careful what you sow in terms of attitude in the lives of people. No matter how long it will be, there will always be a response which you may not like. As a disciple, be like Christ who lived a sterling life worthy of emulation. Blessings.

Practical Application: Can you recollect anything you’ve done to people wrongly that you reaped the same from others? What were your thoughts and how did you handle it?

Confession: For the Words of Christ dwell in me richly in all wisdom and I have the mind of Christ, I live a sterling life before men. I act with grace and love towards others. I do not repay evil for evil, but I repay evil with good.

Related Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Bible Reading: Galatians 5