By Al Felder The Golden Rule is often quoted, but one word deserves more attention than it usually receives. Jesus said, “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12). The word is do. Jesus did not merely say, “Think kindly about others.” He did not say, “Feel sympathy for others.” He did not say, “Wish good things for others.” Those attitudes may have their place, but Christ's command goes beyond intention. He says, “do.” The Golden Rule req

By Al Felder The Golden Rule does not stand alone. Jesus placed it after a beautiful teaching on prayer and the Father's goodness. He said, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). Then He explained that even earthly fathers know how to give good gifts to their children. A father does not give his son a stone when he asks for bread. He does not give him a serpent when he asks for a fish (Matthew 7:9–10). T

By Al Felder Correction is one of the hardest parts of Christian living. Sometimes correction is necessary. Sin must not be ignored. Error must not be treated as truth. Harmful behavior must not be excused. A brother or sister may need help seeing something clearly. A child may need instruction. A friend may need warning. A congregation may need truth spoken plainly. Jesus teaches that correction must begin in a place many people want to skip: self-examination. In Matthew 7:3