The Golden Rule for living

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. 

Jesus knew and demonstrated that God is the one Mind, the Father of all, and that we are God’s children, His spiritual offspring. Living in harmony with God, the divine Mind, means living in harmony with God’s sons and daughters. To me, this is the essence of the Golden Rule, which Christians endeavor to follow.