“Living A Golden Rule Life”

“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 (NLT)

A laminated, yellow poster is currently hanging in my classroom. It has been in every classroom that I have ever taught in for over twenty years. It hangs there for me and everyone else as a daily reminder to us all of how important it is to treat others the way we all want to be treated.

Applying this rule to my life is not an easy task from day to day. For the generation that we are raising it is even more difficult. We live in a world now where when someone hurts us, we hurt them back. If someone lashes out at another person or spreads a rumor, we pay them back with the same or worse. There is a huge lack of respect.

I know that I learned this rule as a child. I fell short numerous times when I did not apply “The Golden Rule” in my life situations. I admit I still do fall short. As with so many things in life that we all learn through living and become wiser, Matthew 7:12 is much easier to do. It is something that I pray for.

“Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do.” Ephesians 6:8 (NLT)

Counting My Blessings,

Susan Browder