What Does It Really Mean to Treat Others the Way You Want to Be Treated?

New Hope Church | becomehope · Aug 13, 2026 · 27m

Pastor Randy explores Jesus' most famous command, the Golden Rule, and reveals what it actually means to live it out in a self-centered world.

THE GOLDEN RULE:

Matthew 7:12 - "Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. That's the essence of all that's taught in the law and the prophets."

It's so famous it's known even outside Christian circles. But do we understand what Jesus really meant?

WHERE IT'S ROOTED:

The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) contains nine commands about how to treat others:

Work for peace (5:9)

Let your good deeds shine (5:16)

Be reconciled to those who have…