The Golden Rule

 As admirable as this command from the Lord Jesus is... it is important to read it in its correct context if we are to apply it in our lives, in spirit and in truth - because 'The Golden Rule' is a statement that underpins true righteousness which comes from Christ alone.
 In its correct context, this golden rule is a sublime concept that is rooted in divine love which bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Treating others in the same way that we would like them to treat us, is a Christians principle that is rooted in godly love which is poured into our hearts from above - and God's love never, ever fails.
 The instruction to treat others the way that we would like to be treated by them, is the final directive to believers in a list which requires us to love our enemies, to do good to those that hate us, and to bless those that curse us. Doing to others what we would want them to do for us, is embedded in Christ's directive to refrain from retaliation, to give freely to others, and to pray for those who mistreat us and despitefully use us.
 'The Golden Rule' as so many like to call this instruction from Christ, demonstrates the kind of love that only comes to us from our Father in heaven when we are walking in spirit and truth and remaining in full fellowship with our Heavenly Lord. 
 In a confused world where love has grown cold and consideration for others has turned into cruel aggression, there is an increasing need for us to apply 'The Golden Rule' in our own lives... but it can only be manifested in the life of a believer through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we Pray that our lives may reflect the love and compassion that Christ had for us in that while we were yet  sinners, He died for us so that by faith in His name we might be saved from a lost eternity and receive the forgiveness of our sins. Help us to apply 'The Golden Rule' in our lives and give us the grace to love others with a Christ-like love, that comes from You alone. This we ask in Jesus' name, AMEN.