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Matthew 7:12 In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.
Jesus is commanding us to shift the focus off ourselves and put it on others.
When we interact with others we want them to treat us with empathy, kindness, fairness, and compassion. We don’t want them to bully us, mock, us or be unkind to us.
Ask yourself, how would you like others to treat you. Then ask yourself how you could do treat others this way.
For example, if you want people to be kind to you, ask yourself how can you be kind to others? Or, how can you be kind and loving to others?
Or, if you want people to be compassionate to you, ask yourself how can you have compassion on others? Now, go and do those things to others. ~ Jeff M Newman
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Observe Jesus’ Commands
Reconcile with others. Prioritize forgiveness and resolve conflicts quickly.
Matthew 5:23-26 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother or sister; then come and offer your gift. 25 Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny. (Luke 12:58)
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