Due to Pastor Al being out of town, we are providing archived devotions from July of 2000.
Text: Matthew 7:12
In everything do unto others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.
Most every religion has a golden rule like this. In the context of the material in this Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is again pointing to the life that is of God. The whole notion of being "perfect" seems like a pipe dream. Then again, in this simply "rule" we find some wisdom that says, "If you live by this...you will get it right most of the time." For Jesus in Matthew's gospel, this will also come into significance as what he will call the Law of Love. I find it its simplicity a great challenge and something that leads into adventures at every turn of the days events.
Connection: Well...give it a go.
O God of new life, beckon us to love one another and remind us of what it means to us each and every time we are loved by others. Shape us as your loving children. Amen.
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