The Gospel reading today is from Matthew 7. It includes what we know as The Golden Rule – “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you.” I suspect many people don't know that these are the words of Jesus in the Bible.
If you were to ask 100 people if they knew what the Golden Rule was, I suspect you would get upwards of 80-90% that could quote you the Golden Rule. Then try a follow-up question – How are you doing with living the Golden Rule? You would probably get more than a few sheepish grins. That’s how I would respond, anyway. Because while I know the Golden Rule, I far too often fall way short in living it. How about you?
Father, help us today and every day to live out the Golden Rule. May we treat others as we want to be treated. Amen.
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