The Golden Rule
Making Jesus your Lord means following the will of GOD over that of YOUR own.
It is not ALL ABOUT ME!
Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you,
*This is the definition of “love Your neighbor as yourself.”
We’ve all heard of the “Golden Rule” – which instructs us to treat others as we might want to be treated.
1 Thess. 5:14 Our counsel is that you warn the Freeloaders to get a move on. Gently encourage the stragglers, and reach out for the exhausted, pulling them to their feet. Be patient with each person, attentive to individual needs.
As a Believer/Leader-All our flowery words about Jesus are not enough.
Our ACTIONS must match our words in order for it to become truth.
****Some Golden Rules of Living****
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you”,
Our goal of our lives should be to fulfill God’s intention—to be a witness who expresses the fullness and completeness of Christ!
* We should hold ourselves, as Christians, to a “Higher Standard”.
*If you make a mess, clean it up.
*If you open it, close it.
*If you turn it on, turn it off.
*If you unlock it, lock it up.
*If you break it, admit it.
*if you use car, bring back with gas.
*If you can’t fix it, call in someone who can.
*If you borrow it, return it.
*If you value it, take care of it.
*If you make a mess, clean it up.
*If you move it, put it back.
*if you take or use last one, replace it.
*if you mess the bed, make it.
*If you wash it, put it away.
*If it belongs to someone else and you want to use it, get permission.
*If you don’t know how to operate it, leave it alone.
*If it’s none of your business, don’t ask questions.
*If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
*If it will brighten someone’s day, say it.
*If it will tarnish someone’s reputation, keep it to yourself.(Gossip)
*If you make a mess, clean it up.
*If fill garbage, take it to trash.
*If have a Kitchen, cook and EAT food there.
*If dirty, just clean it.
*If you see problem, inform someone.
*If you have a Question, ask it.
* Making Jesus your Lord means following the will of GOD over that of your own. Think of OTHERS! Your ACTIONS speak Louder then words!!
*AND That we hold ourselves, as Christians, to a higher standard.
* We should be uncomfortable in this wilderness/dessert, (the world), for we belong to the kingdom of Heaven!
* Lord, Don’t let me fall into temptation but lead me away from evil to you. *Forgive me, as I work out my forgiveness of others.
* Father strengthen me with your word. Each day, Father, keep your word before my eyes, in my heart, and on my lips.
*Forgive us for our seemingly lack of faithfulness.
*Help me to keep the Golden Rule in action daily. “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you”,
*In faith, I look towards Your glorious kingdom. Because You are the power on Earth and in Heaven. Help us Lord to keep Our goal of our lives! To fulfill YOUR intention—to be a witness who expresses the fullness and completeness of Christ!
In Jesus name, Amen.