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Matthew 7:12 – The Golden Rule
Maybe the The Golden Rule is deeper and more difficult than we think. It does not mean that others should want to be treated the same way we want to be. Too often that is our application. We think others should react to our actions and words the same way we would. Wrong! We want others to treat us according to “our way” and therefore the opposite is true. We need to treat others according to their way. That is treating others as we would want them to treat us. That means we have to know the person, which is more difficult. That means we have to honor the other, which is deeper.
Matthew 7:12 NET In everything, treat others as you would want them to treat you, for this fulfills the law and the prophets.
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