Golden Rule
By Jeremy Glaze
Relationships are one of the most valuable possessions that we have in life. Whether it is our relationship with God, our spouse, children, parents, or friends, there is not much that we hold closer to our hearts. I have finally begun to realize the direct correlation that my relationship with others has with my relationship with God. I have heard the golden rule many times, “Do to others as you would have them do to you” (Luke 6:31), but there was something else that Jesus said that really hit home for me. He said “whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40). I realize that He was talking about helping the ones who are in need here, but I don’t think it is too far-fetched to apply this to our relationships as well.
So I have asked myself the following questions. How much better could my relationship with my wife be if I realize the way I treat her is the way I am treating Christ Himself? If the way I act toward the ones I work with is the way I am acting toward God, how much would my attitude improve? And finally, if the way I react to someone in need is the way I am reacting to God, how compassionate would I be? Every relationship I have would be so much better if I applied that whatever I do to others, I am doing to God. I would become an overall better person. And most importantly, my relationship with God would strengthen.
Again, relationships are valuable. When it is all said and done, our relationships are what we will look back on. So let’s try to make them the best they can be. And in doing so, I believe we will be the light that God has called us to be.
Jeremy Glaze
