KINGDOM OF GOD 5 of 8
Matt.
7:12
As an expression of the
law of love, Jesus'
interpretation of the Jewish "Golden Rule" summarizes all that God
requires of us in relation to others as taught in Matt. 5: 1-11.
What
kingdom law is at the heart of all relationships?
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;
·
Problems would be relieved
·
The burden of government
reduced
·
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.
In Christ,
Playwright
Janet Irene Thomas
Founder/CEO
Bible
Stories Theatre of
Fine
& Performing Arts
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