Core 52 Week 22 - Golden Rule

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If we are Passively sitting on the bench, we're not Actively being used by our coach

Matthew 7:12 ESV

12 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

The Golden Rule calls us to ACTION

Hillel, a Jewish Rabbi - "Do not do to your neighbor what is hateful to yourself."

Socrates, Classical Greek Philosopher - "What stirs you to anger when done to you by others, do not do to others."

Aristotle, Greek Philosopher - "We should bear ourselves toward others as we would desire they should bear themselves towards us."

Confucius, Chinese Philosopher - "What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

Moses, Prophet of God, leader of the Israelites

Leviticus 19:18 ESV

18 You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.

Leviticus 19:34 ESV

34 You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.

The Golden Rule calls us to ACTION

Listen (Ears)

James 1:22 NLT

22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.

Advance (Feet and Hands)

James 2:14 NLT

14 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?

Feel (Heart/Mind)

James 3:13 NLT

13 If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.

See (Eyes)

James 3:17–18 NLT

17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. 18 And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.

If we are Passively sitting on the bench, we're not Actively being used by our coach

The Golden Rule changes our OUTLOOK

In Speech

Ephesians 4:29 NLT

29 Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

In Action

Ephesians 4:2 NLT

2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.

In Reaction

James 1:19 NLT

19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

James 1:19 The Message

19 Post this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear.

In Attitude

Philippians 2:5 NLT

5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

Get off the Bench and Get in the Game

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