Relationship is all about investment. We want to enjoy many things in life but we hardly want to give out anything. We want people to love us but we find it difficult to show love to them. Until you give, you can't receive. I discovered a golden rule that has become one of my guiding principles in life: whatever you want to see happen for yourself, make it happen for others. The reason we encounter problems in relating with other people is because we often expect more from them than we are ready to give to them. Jesus said, "...All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets"(Matthew 7:12). He means to say that this principle is the summary of the law and all that the prophets have said in the Bible. If you are able to obey this commandment you have fulfilled all the requirements of the law. Whatever you expect from people, give it to them. What you don't expect, don't give to anybody. For instance, if you want to have a harmonious marriage, simply give to your spouse what you expect from him or her.
The Bible says in Proverbs 26:27, "Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him." That means whatever you give to others will automatically come back to you. So, whatever you detest never present to others; what you won't take, don't give to others. If you don't want your home to be destroyed, don't be a part of destroying other people's homes. Before you do anything to somebody, sit back and think, "If this is done to me how will I feel?" If you want others to respect you, respect them.
You need to be a member of All About GOD to add comments!
Join All About GOD