The Golden Rule: Luke 6:27-36
““27) But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28) bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29) Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either. 30) Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back. 31) Treat others the same way you want them to treat you. 32) If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33) If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34) If you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners in order to receive back the same amount. 35) But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men. 36) Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” Luke 6:27-36
This text contains the “Golden Rule.” Treat others the way you want to be treated. But it goes beyond a simple rule. It holds the secrets to positive interpersonal relationships.
In Philippians 2: 1-4, Paul explained it as looking to the needs of others above your own. That was the love that Jesus modeled. It is found throughout the entire New Testament.
It is so self explanatory that I will not elaborate much more. Sufficient to add that Jesus said this king of Agape love is the distinguishing characteristic of the Holy Spirit. (See John 13:34-35)
Pouring out this love is one of the roles of the Holy Spirit in the life of true believers. (See Romans 5:5 & Galatians 5:22-24) Walking in this love is one of the secrets of fruitfulness in the Christian life.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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““27) But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28) bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29) Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either. 30) Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back. 31) Treat others the same way you want them to treat you. 32) If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33) If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34) If you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners in order to receive back the same amount. 35) But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men. 36) Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” Luke 6:27-36
This text contains the “Golden Rule.” Treat others the way you want to be treated. But it goes beyond a simple rule. It holds the secrets to positive interpersonal relationships.
In Philippians 2: 1-4, Paul explained it as looking to the needs of others above your own. That was the love that Jesus modeled. It is found throughout the entire New Testament.
It is so self explanatory that I will not elaborate much more. Sufficient to add that Jesus said this king of Agape love is the distinguishing characteristic of the Holy Spirit. (See John 13:34-35)
Pouring out this love is one of the roles of the Holy Spirit in the life of true believers. (See Romans 5:5 & Galatians 5:22-24) Walking in this love is one of the secrets of fruitfulness in the Christian life.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
