What Jesus Did! 'Our Gold Standard:' — Luke 6:31

Sunday, April 7, 2019

[Jesus said,] "Do to others as you would like them to do to you."
— Luke 6:31 NLT

Key Thought

Some principles are the center around which other principles turn. They capture the truth in a succinct, and yet profound, way. The "Golden Rule" is one of those principles. It is the gold standard of relationship principles. This short principle defines what it means to love our neighbors as ourselves and opens our motives and behaviors up to self-scrutiny. Now, if we will only live this principle in every area of life ... like when we drive, and when we talk to family members, and when we are asked to forgive someone, and when we are ready to gossip or to condemn another's motives, and ...

Today's Prayer

Father, may I truly and fully understand this profound principle and practice it in every aspect of my daily life. Move through your Holy Spirit in me to conform me more completely into the embodiment of this principle your Son both taught and lived. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • Luke 10:25-28
  • John 13:12-17
  • Ephesians 4:31-32

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Illustration of Luke 6:31 NLT — [Jesus said,] "Do to others as you would like them to do to you."

About This Devotional

What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

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