The Golden Rule

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As a matter of fact, the golden rule is to love one another (Matthew 7:12). But it's surprising to still find out that even among we Christians, there is no love par say. By nature, we are quick to judge another person even without thinking. We are quick to conclude "Oh I'm better than him/her", which by all means is wrong. The bible says "Judge not so you won't be judged" Matthew 7:1.
Here are the things we should remember before we mentally judge another fellow.

1. Remember that, behind every person you feel is proud or not polite to you are some big life challenges. Such a person might be facing or have gone through certain things that has made him or her the way you see him. So do not by default hate on someone because he/she doesn't greet you.

2. Remember that, mocking your neighbor to make yourself feel better is not good enough. Do not rejoice at your neighbors shortcomings, because tomorrow may be your turn. Besides, we all have different races to run, and different destinies, so stop rejoicing because someone else failed today.

3. Love your neighbor as yourself, don't just pretend to. So, as Christians who are walking in the steps of Jesus Christ, let us cultivate that habit of love, not mockery, and not being judgmental, Mark 12:31.

4. Also remember that you shouldn't do unto others what you wouldn't like them to do unto you. It's as easy as that. If you don't want others to pick on your imperfections, then don't pick on theirs too. No one is perfect, 1Kings 8:46.

5. If you say you love the Father but hate your neighbor, the love of the Father is not in you. So, basically, if you just cannot tolerate your neighbors, you are an hypocrite, 1John 4:20.

In conclusion, He has given us the spirit of love, power, and of a sound mind, 2Timothy 1:7. Shalom

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