I try to be fair. You might say I’m an “eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth” guy. I am courteous when treated courteously. That seems right to me. I (assume I) am entitled because I give others what (I assume) they are entitled to. I possess a finely tuned and acute sense of justice, especially where my (human, civil, legal, ethical, constitutional, or personal) rights are concerned. I take pride in my self-bestowed role as judge and arbiter.
The Bible, however, confronts my belief system: “There is only one Lawgiver and judge... but who are you who judge your neighbor?” Apparently, Dave’s Rule and the Golden Rule do not quite match up.
“Always treat others as you would like them to treat you; that sums up the teaching of the Torah and the Prophets,” (Matthew 7.12 Complete Jewish Bible).
