The Way of God's Kingdom





Luke 6:31 are words that Jesus spoke and are a part of what He says is the Way of His kingdom. 

They are... "And just as you want people to treat you, treat them in the same way."

These are words we quote as the Golden Rule, and often with the twist, treat me as you want to be treated. 

These words are a framework to guide our actions and I have found them to be the most difficult to live out when it calls me to care, to treat someone as I'd want to be treated when I'd rather give retaliation. 

There are no prerequisites, no saying you don't have to depending on what they did. No, it simply says treat others as you'd like to be treated. 

Now, I want to say, I am in no way advocating for abusive situations.  But as Jesus spoke these words they hold a truth that He wants us to live into that really calls us to live in His power and strength.

As I understand His grace and love for me, it will impact the way I offer grace and love to those around me.

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