The
Jewish Rabbi Hillel was humorously challenged to teach the whole law while
standing on one foot. Here’s his response: "What you do not like done to
you, do not do to others. This is the entire law." The Golden Rule is
based on "Love your neighbor as yourself." Can you love yourself, as
this commandment intends?
Self-love includes the soul's desire
for the essential enrichment that God provides. Loving your neighbor means believing
he or she is worthy of the best that God makes available. One thing is for
sure, bitterness, hate, anger and too much pride are incompatible with loving
oneself as God intended.
Doing to others as you would have them do to you
requires vigilance devoted to monitoring your attitudes, motives and actions. A
desire to love God with your entire being must come first. Then be aware of
opportunities that come your way, and deliberately choose to practice kindness,
patience and goodness. These comprise the Golden Rule. God will reward your commitment
to do so.
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