Article October 18, 2021 ISSUE

The Golden Rule for living

Living in harmony with God means living in harmony with God’s sons and daughters.

Michael Hottenstein

Many of us are familiar with Christ Jesus’ instruction “Whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12, New King James Version), known to most people today as the Golden Rule. Most faith traditions have their own version of this rule, because it conveys a universal moral truth.

Following the Golden Rule is not just a good thing to do, it is necessary. Jesus explained that “this is the Law and the Prophets.” He wasn’t referring to Roman law or even rabbinical practice, but to spiritual law—God’s law—which he recognized as applicable in every age and for all time.

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