Commentaries

The previous study on Matthew 7:12 dealt with the meaning of the Golden Rule. This study looks at the impact of the Golden Rule on individuals and on their relationships. In the parallel between “[Do] [to others] [as you would have others do to you]” and “[Love] [your neighbor] [as yourself],” we made two primary observations. (1) Do replaces love; so love is an action that can be commanded. That doing is a giving of ourselves for the joy of others. Often love means giving of ourselves for the needs of others, but we can also love God, who “is not served by men’s hands as though he needed anything” (Acts 17:25). It is better, then, to define love broadly enough to include loving him. When we meet people’s needs, we are increasing their happiness; so love becomes self-giving for the joy of others.

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ADULTERY, DIVORCE, AND REMARRIAGE

BLESSINGS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE KINGDOM

BUILDING LIFE ON A FIRM FOUNDATION

HATE, ADULTERY, AND DIVORCE:

HYPOCRISY

JESUS AND THE LAW

OATHS AND ADVERSARIES

OVERCOMING THE CRITICAL MIND SET

STRENGTH FOR TODAY

TALKING TO THE FATHER

THE MEANING OF THE GOLDEN RULE

THE SERMON AS A WHOLE

THE VALUE OF THE GOLDEN RULE