Did you know that is a Bible verse?
Yes, the “Golden Rule” is a Bible verse! Yep, it’s found in Luke 6:31.
The King James Version says it this way: “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
Huh? I guess I prefer the plain and simple.
God’s Word Translation says it this way: “Do for other people everything you want them to do for you.”
Yes, the “Golden Rule” is a Bible verse! Yep, it’s found in Luke 6:31.
The King James Version says it this way: “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
Huh? I guess I prefer the plain and simple.
God’s Word Translation says it this way: “Do for other people everything you want them to do for you.”
Case in point…
Recently I was driving home from Tuscaloosa and I made the mistake of going through Birmingham. I’ve found it really doesn’t matter what time of day it is, you’re going to get stuck in traffic!!! Anyway, as I was sitting still watching the cars in front of me I had to laugh.
Recently I was driving home from Tuscaloosa and I made the mistake of going through Birmingham. I’ve found it really doesn’t matter what time of day it is, you’re going to get stuck in traffic!!! Anyway, as I was sitting still watching the cars in front of me I had to laugh.
Let me explain…
I was in the off ramp to merge from 459 to 65. It was bumper to bumper and we were barely moving. The cars that were in front of me were intent on getting in the line of traffic, no matter the cost. They would inch and inch ever so slowly until the person they were getting in front of had to stop and let them in. I just smiled and wondered what they were thinking. Well, when several of us, who I might add were being very patient, needed to merge into the line of traffic - those who inched and worked their way in were not even thinking about letting someone get in front of them!!! NO WAY!!! They would have rather bumped into the car in front of them than to have let someone get ahead of them! It seems they have paraphrased the Golden Rule to say – I expect you to do for me, but don’t expect me to return the kindness! And where did it get them? Well, once I got into the main line of traffic – I passed them! In all their maneuvering to get ahead, they found they were left behind.
I was in the off ramp to merge from 459 to 65. It was bumper to bumper and we were barely moving. The cars that were in front of me were intent on getting in the line of traffic, no matter the cost. They would inch and inch ever so slowly until the person they were getting in front of had to stop and let them in. I just smiled and wondered what they were thinking. Well, when several of us, who I might add were being very patient, needed to merge into the line of traffic - those who inched and worked their way in were not even thinking about letting someone get in front of them!!! NO WAY!!! They would have rather bumped into the car in front of them than to have let someone get ahead of them! It seems they have paraphrased the Golden Rule to say – I expect you to do for me, but don’t expect me to return the kindness! And where did it get them? Well, once I got into the main line of traffic – I passed them! In all their maneuvering to get ahead, they found they were left behind.
I noticed this while at camp too. It was ok when playing a game to “hit” someone – until they did it to you. It was ok to trip someone and laugh, until they did it to you. It was ok to talk about someone behind their back, until you heard they were talking about you. The list can go on and on. My question is this, where do children/people learn to be that way? We can’t serve two masters, yet it seems like every day we try.
Imagine what this world would be like if all true believers of Jesus Christ actually lived by the Golden Rule - what would this world be like if we loved God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength - what would this world be like if we treated others as well as we treat ourselves... I think it might just be pretty awesome!
Lord, help me every day to see everybody as your creation, deserving to be treated with respect, kindness & love.
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