By Al Felder The Golden Rule is easy to understand. Jesus said, “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12). A child can grasp the basic idea. Treat people the way you would want to be treated. Show patience if you want patience. Show mercy if you want mercy. Speak with care if you want others to speak with care. Help others if you would want help. Most people agree with it, so why do so many people fail to live it? The problem is not usual

By Al Felder The Golden Rule is not limited to the home and the church building. Jesus said, “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12). That command follows the Christian into every part of life. It applies when we are with family. It applies when we assemble with the church. It applies at work, in a store, on the road, in a restaurant, at school, at a ballgame, online, or standing in line with strangers. Christianity is not a Sunday-only

By Al Felder The Golden Rule sounds simple when we talk about it in general. Jesus said, “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12). Most people agree that this is right. We want patience, mercy, fairness, respect, forgiveness, encouragement, and thoughtfulness. We want people to listen before judging, help when they can, correct without cruelty, and treat us with dignity, but the real test of the Golden Rule is not whether we agree with i