What kingdom law is at the heart of all relationships?
Matt.
7:12
Jesus
Christ gave a law that is so profound that it should be adopted by every
society. It is the law of
reciprocity. I use the term ²law² because it is a universal
principle. ²All things
whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them²
(Matt. 7:12). How profound
an effect this ²golden rule² would have if applied at every
level in our world!
You would not
want a neighbor to steal your tools, so do not take his. You would not like to be struck by a
reckless driver, so do not drive recklessly.
You would want a helping hand in time of need, so help others in
need. In industry, we would not want the
person upstream from us polluting the river, so we should not do it to the
person downstream from us.
We would
not want to breathe chemically polluted air, so we should not pollute someone
else’s air. In the workplace, we would
not want to be oppressed, so we should not oppress our employees. If applied, this kingdom law would remove the
need for armies, jails, and prisons;
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Problems would be relieved
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The burden of government reduce
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The productive energies of all people released
²Do unto others as you would have
them do unto you.² If put into practice, would revolutionize our society. This is the kingdom foundation for all
social relationships.
Playwright Janet Irene Thomas
Founder/President/CEO
Bible Stories Theatre of
Fine & Performing Arts
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