Do Unto Others

Matthew 7:12: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

As a child my understanding of this verse was simple. Be nice. I heard this verse telling me to be nice, 'cause that was how nice people act'.

I know many faiths have variations of this "Golden Rule". I know many people have their own interpretations of it as well.

For me, We should treat others as we want to be treated. It is about putting others first in our lives.

How do you like to be treated? With respect, listened to, not interrupted, loved, share things with, treated fairly, honest with, follow through on promises. If we like these things from others, it is only natural that others would like us to treat them the same.

Think about how you like to be treated. Now choose one person you will make an effort to treat like this in the coming week.