In this episode of Let’s Talk: Truth in Love, we dive deep into one of Jesus’ most famous yet often misunderstood teachings: the Golden Rule. Found in Matthew 7:12, this simple command — “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” — is far more than a moral guideline; it’s the very heart of God’s law and the essence of His Kingdom.Together, we explore how this one sentence sums up “the Law and the Prophets” and connects directly to the Great Commandment to love God and love your neighbor. Through powerful scriptures like Luke 6:27–31, Romans 13:9, and James 2:8, we discover that agape love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a choice expressed in our actions, words, and attitudes toward others, even our enemies.What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself? Who is your neighbor? Drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan and 1 John 3:18, we reflect on how real love is demonstrated not by lip service but by sacrificial action.We also ask challenging questions: How is the Church doing in living out the Golden Rule today? Are we known for our love—or just our beliefs? Referencing 1 Corinthians 13 and Matthew 7:21–23, we examine the sobering truth that without love, even our most righteous efforts gain us nothing.Finally, we turn our eyes to Jesus—the one who loved perfectly and showed us how to treat others with grace, truth, and humility. As we consider how to overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21) and draw people to Christ through love, we are reminded: the Golden Rule isn’t optional—it’s essential.Looking for more? Dive deeper into the truth in love with these three insightful books:Moon in the DarknessBe with Jesus, Be like Jesus, Be for JesusChrist in Us is the Hope of GloryThese books are available online. To learn more, visit https://friendsofthekingministries.org, where you can also read columns written for the Kingsport Times-News over the last eighteen years.God bless, and we look forward to having you join us for the next episode.
