Good morning Champion and here’s breakfast nice and fresh for this beautiful sunny English morning.
The Golden Rule
Matthew 7:12 (NIV)
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
This verse has been termed by many “the golden rule” because it teaches us again concerning the eternal principle of seed time and harvest. Remember, what we sow we will always reap whether positive or negative in type or experience.
Notice that it does not say “In some things” or “in things you like” but rather in “everything” apply this wisdom on a daily basis.
Think about this golden rule for a moment at the beginning of this brand new day because it really is very good food for thought. Let’s read it from another translation:
(New King James)
Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
- The harvest of how people treat us is in the seed of how we choose to treat others. Think about how you would like people to treat you today. Now ask the all important question, “Is that how you are treating people?”
This life equation is simple:
Need grace from people, give grace to people
Need generosity from people, be generous people
Need forgiveness (if not today you may need it soon) then be forgiving,
Isn’t it wonderful that God puts the emphasis on kingdom minded people to be the ones who make the first move, lets watch how we treat others today then we can sit back with confidence and know what kind of harvest is coming our way.
Let’s look at it put one final way:
(The Message translation)
"Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you and then grab the initiative and do it for them. Add up God's Law and Prophets and this is what you get.
Do the maths, add up everything thing the law and prophets demanded, and it will be fulfilled in this kingdom way of living.
You first!
Andy
A devotional by Pastor Andy Elmes to inspire you with a godly thought to start your day well. God’s word is indeed the breakfast of champions.
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Andy Elmes
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