Focus On Treating People Right
Focus On Treating People Right | December 28, 2023
Maturity shows up in relationships. How you treat others matters to God and should matter to you. To help us with this critical responsibility, Jesus gave us the Golden Rule: "In everything, treat others as you would want them to treat you, for this fulfills the law and the prophets." (Matthew 7:12).
Interestingly, a version of the Golden Rule appears in many world religions and cultures. Albeit, the Bible's presentation of the Golden Rule is the most accurate regarding selflessness and sincerity. Whether it's the Bible or a religious document, it is universally acceptable to treat people right. But if you still need to be convinced this is important, take the common sense approach. Imagine saying to someone, "Would you please treat me worse than I treat you?" You will not find anyone saying that because everyone wants fair treatment.
See the Golden Rule ensures that you will be ethical and show integrity with others. Sometimes, doing what is right and treating others respectfully will not be popular. In some cases, it may prove costly regarding patience, pride, or popularity. The Josephson Institute of Ethics observed, "Ethics is about how we meet the challenge of doing the right thing when that will cost more than we want to pay." The Golden Rule helps eliminate any wavering regarding ethical decisions with people. As you seek to treat people right, a common ground of respect is often reciprocated.
Also, approaching relationships this way doesn't mean you will see eye to eye with everyone. Instead, the Golden Rule allows you to disagree with others without being disagreeable. To be disagreeable is the equivalent of being offensive, prideful, rude, or obnoxious. Whereas respectfully disagreeing maintains the connection regardless of how far apart your views may be.
Remember, we all blow it when it comes to treating people right. Thankfully, God offers forgiveness and this golden guideline for future success. Therefore, apply God's standard and pray for the will to follow it!
Interestingly, a version of the Golden Rule appears in many world religions and cultures. Albeit, the Bible's presentation of the Golden Rule is the most accurate regarding selflessness and sincerity. Whether it's the Bible or a religious document, it is universally acceptable to treat people right. But if you still need to be convinced this is important, take the common sense approach. Imagine saying to someone, "Would you please treat me worse than I treat you?" You will not find anyone saying that because everyone wants fair treatment.
See the Golden Rule ensures that you will be ethical and show integrity with others. Sometimes, doing what is right and treating others respectfully will not be popular. In some cases, it may prove costly regarding patience, pride, or popularity. The Josephson Institute of Ethics observed, "Ethics is about how we meet the challenge of doing the right thing when that will cost more than we want to pay." The Golden Rule helps eliminate any wavering regarding ethical decisions with people. As you seek to treat people right, a common ground of respect is often reciprocated.
Also, approaching relationships this way doesn't mean you will see eye to eye with everyone. Instead, the Golden Rule allows you to disagree with others without being disagreeable. To be disagreeable is the equivalent of being offensive, prideful, rude, or obnoxious. Whereas respectfully disagreeing maintains the connection regardless of how far apart your views may be.
Remember, we all blow it when it comes to treating people right. Thankfully, God offers forgiveness and this golden guideline for future success. Therefore, apply God's standard and pray for the will to follow it!
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