“In everything, treat others as you would want them to treat you, for this fulfills the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12, NET 2005).
Musings – Most people, whether or not they consider themselves to be a Christian, or otherwise religious, are familiar with the “Golden Rule.” Even detractors of Christianity, and of religion in general, would probably agree that it is a good “rule” to live by.
But what if others do not treat you as you would like? Then they are likely to activate the John Bernard Books rule. “I won’t be wronged. I won’t be insulted. I won’t be laid a-hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” John Bernard Books? A character played by John Wayne is his last movie, The Shootist. John Wayne also said, “A man’s got to have a code, a creed to live…
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