4 October 08

Matthew 7:12
Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.

This verse is one that many children learn in Bible school. We are taught it when we argue with our friends. We are taught it when we face our enemies. It seems though that as we get older, this verse seems to be cast by the wayside. Selfishness takes over and we cannot be kind. Everything becomes focused on how much money, possessions, or fame I can get. Our world has become just that, selfish. In America right now, there are major financial problems. Those problems stem from wanting more than people can afford and taking loan after loan out. Then it takes years to try to pay off those loans. But rather than be responsible for their actions, people blame the government and anyone else that they can. It seems that responsibility for ones actions is something that many people lack. This all goes back to the verse above. We want to hold others responsible for their actions but we won’t take responsibility for our own.

So, how about you? Will you walk all over others or will you be kind? Will you take responsibility for your actions or will you demand that others take the blame for your problems?