123: The Golden Rule | Luke 6:31

Do to others as you would have them do to you. Our society need the Golden Rule now more than ever! I hear a lot of phrases quoted as Bible verse that aren't actually in the Bible. But then there are other phrases that have become so popular or common that we forget they actually ARE from the Bible. A house divided against itself is one example. The immortal words of Abraham Lincoln. His inspiration: Jesus. Yep, that phrase is from the Bible. Another phrase that's easy to forget that it is actually from the Bible is the Golden Rule. It comes straight from the mouth of Jesus and it is today's One Verse. Many times, we think the Golden Rule was something we learned as a child, so we discredit it. That was childish thinking. Be nice, share your toys, the Golden Rule. Old school. But I would say that our society, our country, and our world needs the Golden Rule now more than ever. I know this is ideological and very utopian thinking, but how could our country change if we all started living by this simple rule? Maybe you're a cynic and think, "Matt, there is no way everyone is going to start living this way." Ok. I'd agree with you. But what if YOU start living this way. And I start living this way. Could we still make a difference? Could we start a ripple of kindness and love? I think we can. One more thing to remember: When Jesus gave us the Golden Rule, he started this paragraph telling us to love others that hate us, slap us, and say horrible things about us. Jesus said love your enemies and then ended with "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." The Golden Rule isn't for nice people. It's how we are supposed to treat everyone, even our enemies. About One Verse One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life. http://phosphorusproject.com/