Here's the Golden Rule Jesus taught us:
Do unto others
as you would have them do unto you.
- Matthew 7:12
For prayer this morning, let's play out The Golden Rule and reflect on its many applications and implications...
Speak to others
Speak to others
as you'd have them speak to you...
Think of others
Think of others
as you'd have them think of you...
Encourage others
Encourage others
as you'd have them encourage you...
Speak of others
Speak of others
as you'd have them speak of you...
Respect others
Respect others
as you'd have them respect you...
Be tolerant of others' opinions
as you'd have them be tolerant of yours....
Forgive others
Be tolerant of others' opinions
as you'd have them be tolerant of yours....
Forgive others
as you'd have them forgive you...
Be kind to others
Be kind to others
as you'd have them be kind to you...
Seek to understand others
as you'd have them understand you...
Defend others
Seek to understand others
as you'd have them understand you...
Defend others
as you'd have them defend you...
Be honest with others
Be honest with others
as you'd have them be honest with you...
Play fair with others
as you'd have them play fair with you...
Reach out to others
Reach out to others
as you'd have them reach out to you...
Include others
as you'd have them include you...
Be just in your dealings with others
as you'd have them be just with you...
Be generous in helping others
as you'd have them be generous in helping you...
Trust others
Be just in your dealings with others
as you'd have them be just with you...
Be generous in helping others
as you'd have them be generous in helping you...
Trust others
as you'd have them trust you...
Make time for others
Make time for others
as you'd have them make time for you...
Rejoice in others' happiness
Rejoice in others' happiness
as you'd have them rejoice in yours...
Listen to others
Listen to others
as you'd have them listen to you...
Grieve with others
Grieve with others
as you'd have them grieve with you...
Give others a break
Give others a break
as you'd have them give you a break...
Hang in there with others
as you'd have them hang in there with you...
Be patient with others
Hang in there with others
as you'd have them hang in there with you...
Be patient with others
as you'd have them be patient with you...
Stand up for others
Stand up for others
as you'd have them stand up for you...
Pray for others
Pray for others
as you'd have them pray for you...
Do unto others
Do unto others
as you would have them do unto you...

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