'Our Gold Standard' - Luke 6:31

[Jesus continued his teaching on our interactions with others, commanding,] "Do to others as you would like them to do to you."

—Luke 6:31 NLT

Key Thought​

Some principles are the center around which other principles turn. They capture the truth in a succinct, and yet profound, way. The "Golden Rule" is one of those principles. It is a commandment from Jesus that sets the gold standard of relationship principles. This short commandment from Jesus defines what it means to love our neighbors as ourselves [1] and opens our motives and behaviors up to self-scrutiny. Now, if we will only live this commandment in every area of life ... like when we drive, and when we talk to family members, and when we are asked to forgive someone, and when we are ready to gossip or to condemn another's motives, and ...

[1] Leviticus 19:18; Luke 10:25-37.

Today's Prayer​

Father, may I truly and fully understand this profound commandment and obey it in every aspect of my daily life. Move through your Holy Spirit in me to conform me more completely into the embodiment of this commandment your Son both taught and lived. In his name, I pray, Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Luke 10:25-28
• John 13:12-17
• Ephesians 4:31-32; Philippians 2:1-3

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[Berenice2]

[Jesus continued his teaching on our interactions with others, commanding,] "Do to others as you would like them to do to you."

—Luke 6:31 NLT

Key Thought​

Some principles are the center around which other principles turn. They capture the truth in a succinct, and yet profound, way. The "Golden Rule" is one of those principles. It is a commandment from Jesus that sets the gold standard of relationship principles. This short commandment from Jesus defines what it means to love our neighbors as ourselves [1] and opens our motives and behaviors up to self-scrutiny. Now, if we will only live this commandment in every area of life ... like when we drive, and when we talk to family members, and when we are asked to forgive someone, and when we are ready to gossip or to condemn another's motives, and ...

[1] Leviticus 19:18; Luke 10:25-37.

Today's Prayer​

Father, may I truly and fully understand this profound commandment and obey it in every aspect of my daily life. Move through your Holy Spirit in me to conform me more completely into the embodiment of this commandment your Son both taught and lived. In his name, I pray, Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Luke 10:25-28
• John 13:12-17
• Ephesians 4:31-32; Philippians 2:1-3

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Ⓒ 1996-2023 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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Love others just as Jesus loved us, this is the most wonderful command God has given to us.

 

[Rizakar]

Father God, thank You for Your plan of salvation and for the sacrifice of Jesus for all believers and for Your precious gift of the Holy Spirit and Your Word. Glory to Your Holy Name!!!!

 

[RevMorris]

Kindness of our heart generates good deeds just as Jesus heart did when ten lepers came to Him asking for healing. Holy is the Lord our God. He is kind and good to all of us. Let us all be just like Him.