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“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.”Â
Very simply put —> treat others the way that you would want to be treated.
That word “do” has a most interesting definition. It means “expressing action”. It further means “an external act as manifested in the production of something tangible, something obvious”.
This is a very simple way of relating to people. We treat others in the way that you would want them to treat you in that same circumstance. The catch is this – we don’t do this in order to receive good or better treatment of ourselves in return. We do this to obey & honor our God. Regardless of the treatment we receive in return.
The question I am asking myself this afternoon is…
How am I doing with this?
The question to ask yourself is…
How are you doing with this?
Simple, profound principle that can be such a challenge some days.
