Ah! The "Golden Rule" is so straightforward, isn't it? Sometimes we make things far too complicated and complex, especially religious things. I love the Bible because it is often practical and plain when God deals with our behavior. Do you want to know how to treat someone? Then do for them what would be a blessing if it was done to you! Don't do it to them if it doesn't bless, encourage, build up, support, comfort, or help you. If it hurts, wounds, depresses, spites, or discourages you, don't treat others that way. Deal with others using the same dignity, kindness, love, respect, and tenderness you would like used with you. Simple to understand; revolutionary to do. This is the JesuShaped way of living!
My Prayer...
Almighty God, thank you for making some things so simple to understand. Please fill my heart with your love as I try to live the "Golden Rule" in my relationships. In the name of the Lord Jesus, I pray. Amen.
"Dear Father, lifter of our heavy loads, Fill my heart with love for my brothers and sisters in Christ. If someone is overtaken in some misdeed, help...."
"[God] said, "Without question these are my people, children who would never betray me." So he became their Savior. In all their troubles, he was troubled, too....."
About This Devotional
Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
![Illustration of Matthew 7:12 — [Jesus taught his disciples:] "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."](https://img.heartlight.org/overlazy/creations/4464.jpg "Illustration of Matthew 7:12 — [Jesus taught his disciples:] \"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.\"")
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