5. Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Known as the Golden Rule, this principle has been around for thousands of years. But in today’s divisive world, it’s more important than ever.

Some claim the Golden Rule is broken. After all, individual values and tastes differ. Shouldn’t it be “Treat others as they want to be treated”?

But this reasoning misses the point; the beauty of this principle is in its practicality. The Golden Rule is easy to remember, while encouraging respect and connection. Further, to fulfill the Golden Rule in the ultimate sense requires taking others’ tastes, values, and perspectives into consideration.

After all, isn’t that what you’d want them to do when dealing with you?

‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭From:
Emotionally Intelligent People Know How to Earn Respect. Here’s How They Do It‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

BEFORE YOU READ TODAY’S PASSAGE…
STOP: Lord, where is my heart today?
LOOK: Lord, help me discover new truth from your Word today.
LISTEN: Lord, what is your thought for me today from your Word?

In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.

‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭12‬ ‭NRSV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

RESPOND:
Lord, what do I need to talk with You about?
Lord, what are you asking me to do?

* STOP, LOOK, LISTEN, RESPOND from Navigator Church Ministry booklet, The Invitation. Read More.