Wednesday, August 17, 2016

KINGDOM OF GOD 5


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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