There are versions of the “Golden Rule” in almost every culture. I have read that in most of them it is worded in a negative sense, “Don’t do anything to anyone that you would not want them to do to you,” or something like that. Not everything that the world teaches is bad. Here Jesus lets the Jews, and us know that this principle is one that we too should put into practice, but here in a positive light. Not only are we not to do what we would not want others to do to us, but we should do good things that we would want others to do to us.
The Golden Rule is not just a worldly philosophy – it is backed up by God Himself. This basic principle of society is one that we as Christians can use to be glowing testimonies for Christ. While everyone basically might accept the Golden Rule – very few practice it. Sadly, not even Christians tend to practice the Golden Rule.
Think of the testimony we could be if we made this a part of our lives. Why can we practice it in a way others cannot? Because we have Christ living and dwelling in us.
Lets be careful that we don’t dismiss something like the Golden Rule just because it is well known.
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