The Golden Rule
Matthew 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:12(NLT) “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:12(MSG) “Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Add up God’s Law and Prophets and this is what you get.
Introduction: Welcome to another week as Scriptures speak to us. The Almighty God will grant us understanding in Jesus name.
I want you to seek knowledge of God more than anything else. Take time to prayerfully read what God is sending to us through this Blog. God prefers you know Him more than offerings and sacrifices.
Hosea 6:6 For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Hosea 6:6(NLT) I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know me more than I want burnt offerings.
This week, we are looking at the golden rule that Jesus Christ taught His Disciples on the Mount during Beatitudes discussions.
What is this golden rule that must be our attitudes?
🛑 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.
🛑 “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you.
🛑 “Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them.
🛑 For yoruba listener, Nitorina gbogbo ohunkohun ti ẹnyin ba nfẹ ki enia ki o ṣe si nyin, bẹ̃ni ki ẹnyin ki o si ṣe si wọn gẹgẹ.
When I started dating my wife, among other things, I told her that for our relationship to last, I hate where those that I call my friends to pass abusive words or curse me. No matter our disagreement or even when joking, we should never pass abusive words or curse each other. To the glory of God, we are able to uphold this for 41years of knowing each other as at this year.
The Golden Rule is to ask ourselves if we can take what we do to others. I realise that what causes misunderstandings at times is to do to others what we do not mind is done to us. Whereas, others may have resentment towards that action. The best way to resolve this is to apologise and try to refrain from such actions. “Old habits die hard”.
This is mostly due to different backgrounds, culture and other factors that we have grown up with. It may take some time to adjust therefore, while the offender apologises, the offendee (one who is offended) must be ready to forgive for peaceful coexistence especially for couples. Let us know that we all have weaknesses and strength.
I won’t talk about habits such as flatulence, that is passing gas through the anus, usually smelly, or burping which is passing gas through the month. These and some others are not sinful and in fact can be an involuntarily actions though offensive.
We are to deal with one another with love and understanding as Christians in these areas.
There are other sinful and unacceptable bad habits expressly stated by law and words of God that we know should not be done. This is our focal point today.
❓How many husbands with side babe will not react if their wives also become side babe to other men?
❓How many fathers that are sugar daddies to young girls that will be satisfied to know that their friends are sugar daddies to their daughters?
❓How many corrupt employees will want robbers or thieves to invade their houses?There are several sinful habits that no sane person will ever want to be a victim.
🛑 For example, If we are tempted to steal and we ask this golden rule question, “Will I want someone to steal all that I labour for?” Then this will guide us in taking decisions in life.
There are some arguments from the pit of hell to justify sinful behaviour such as stealing from government and call it National cake.
❓How will a thief defend himself/herself from Satanic attack since Satan himself is a thief?
👉 We may call those who suffer for the fear of God and integrity sake a fool. Hear what Scriptures speak;
1 Peter 3:17(NLT) Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong!
✍ Finally brethren, the Golden Rule is to do God’s acceptable will to others as you want others to do to you. Remember our focus is on sinful habits against the written word of God. If you know what is required of you by the word of God in behaviour to others, but you defend yourself against it to justify your actions, you are a sinner and exposed to satanic attacks.
James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
✋ Maranatha
