Matthew 7:12

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”.

I apply this 'rule' pretty consistently to all parts of my life.

Immediate family. Extended family. Neighbours. Work colleagues. Students. Clients. Close friends. Other friends. The people connected to the radio station in the UK that I produce shows for. The people I interact with here at RHP. Other online contacts.

I apply it to strangers in most circumstances.

It works well. Not everyone reciprocates. But it's a good rule to aspire to, nevertheless.

What about you?

The scripture which you have part quoted is Jesus reflecting on Leviticus 19:17-18
You must not harbour hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him. Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.

Jesus stated that the two most important statutes are:
- Love the Lord your God with your complete self
- Love your neighbour as yourself

Both of these commands are impossible on a literal level. Nevertheless they are the crux of the true Christian condition.

Jesus also called us to go with him and that his yoke is easy and his burden light.

These ideas are juxtaposed, conflicting and impossible without help.

@FMF

So whenever we use your own forum tactics against you, you just see it as us treating you as you would like to be treated, is that right?

@caesar-salad said
So whenever we use your own forum tactics against you, you just see it as us treating you as you would like to be treated, is that right?

@caesar-salad said
@FMF

So whenever we use your own forum tactics against you, you just see it as us treating you as you would like to be treated, is that right?

@divegeester said
What do you think of the comparison I made between the quote of Jesus in Matthew and the writings of Moses in Leviticus?

@caesar-salad said
I don't.

@divegeester said
“We”? Is that similar to “they” depending of whether your part of the latest clique?

@caesar-salad said
Maybe you and FMF should try expanding your clique. Otherwise it just looks like you and him against the world.

@fmf said
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”.

I apply this 'rule' pretty consistently to all parts of my life.

Immediate family. Extended family. Neighbours. Work colleagues. Students. Clients. Close friends. Other friends. The people connected to the radio station in the UK that I produce shows for. The people I interact with here at RHP. Other online contacts.
...[text shortened]... ell. Not everyone reciprocates. But it's a good rule to aspire to, nevertheless.

What about you?

@secondson said
My my first reaction and initial response is, in all honesty, that I fail miserably to measure up to that standard. I would be a hypocrite if I said I was so virtuous.
Idealistically the "golden rule" rings true in ones thoughts, but in practical reality, and in my opinion, man is at his heart selfish and self centered.
I would be a hypocrite if I characterized myself as living a life where I would be comfortable saying I do more than try my best.

@divegeester said
I can relate and empathise.

@secondson said
Why in the world would someone thumb down your post?

It wasn't me.

@divegeester said
I highlighted one reason to you in the other thread; I have personally seen that methodology used by the posters I mentioned.

In this case it will most likely be Suzianne who systematically thumbs down every FMF and divegeester post. But if could be any of our detractors. Interesting isn’t it.