September 24

Today’s Reading - Luke 6:27-36

Thought:

We call it the golden rule: “And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.” It is one of those teachings of Jesus that has found its way into our modern-day vernacular, though it is certainly not as prevalent in practice as it ought to be in our world today. It s such a simple principle, and yet, it has the ability to shape our behavior and transform our relationships. Do you want others to be kind to you? Then be kind. Do you want others to be patient with you and understand that you are not perfect? Then be patient and understanding. Do you want others to forgive you when you fail? Then be forgiving. Imagine a world where every person lived by this simple rule of human interaction. Well, it may be that the world as a whole never comes around to living by this rule, but that should not prevent us from living by it. And it may be that, as we apply this teaching of Jesus to our lives, it causes those around us to decide to live out the golden rule in their lives as well. May God help us to treat others as we want to be treated.

Why do you think more people do not live by the golden rule?