I believe everyone on earth knows the golden rule, or they have it written in their hearts. Whatever religion you are, or if you have no religion, everyone instinctively knows the truth of the golden rule. “Do unto others what you would have them do unto you”, has been written into the hearts of all men by a loving Creator so they would know right from wrong and good from evil. This golden rule comes from God’s Word, our Holy Bible, where it is paraphrased in several Scriptures including the spiritual law, “You reap what you sow”.
Matthew 7:12 – Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
In the Old Testament God gave us the ten commandments. In the New Testament Jesus taught us His greatest and first commandment, “You shall love the Lord your God all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind”. Jesus also taught a second great commandment, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself”, which is a restatement of the golden rule. On these two great commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets (Old Testament). The Incarnation gave us a new covenant in Jesus Christ that in no invalidated the the Old Testament. Jesus came not to nullify the old Testament but to fulfill it. The spiritual truth of the Old Testament remains forever.
We cannot comply with these two great commands of Jesus based on our own strength. We are too weak. The only way any of us can acquire the requisite righteousness to honor Jesus’ commands is if we enter the “narrow gate” of the saving faith of Jesus Christ. We need the peace of God in order to treat people like we should and that comes through saving grace. We all have a choice to make: we can either decide to build a strong spiritual foundation on the Rock of Jesus Christ or we can go with the shifting sands of fake gods and false promises. Accept God’s mercy and grace unto salvation right now while there is still time.
Joshua 24:15 – As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Joshua 24:24 – The Lord our God we will serve, and His voice we will obey!
Joshua 24:23 – Incline your heart to the Lord God.
Joshua 24:14 – Fear the lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth.
Joshua 1:9 – Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
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