Luke Chapter 6 Verse 31

in law •  7 years ago 

This is one of my life guides: "Treat others the same way you want them to treat you." I believe this has caused me more trouble than any of my guidelines. a1drjohnthumb.JPG

I don't want anyone to sell me something based on their need to make a profit.

I don't want anyone to jump the hoop to please me.

I don't want others to change to satisfy my plans and goals.

This gets confusing when others expect me to behave contrary to this principle. Life does not reciprocate. People often sell me things with only their self interest in mind. People expect me to jump the hoop for them. People expect me to change just because they desire it.

The point is, this concept results in stress only to the person who follows it. I guess teachers forgot to disclose everything when they taught me.

I grew up thinking following scripture would lead to prosperity and peace. In modern society, this scripture leads to poverty and pain.

So, I am faced with a decision. When others do not treat me as I would like to be treated should I abandon grace and live law? The law expected an eye for an eye.

Today I am tempted to practice the law. The problem is I do not want justice.

Here is today's beauty.

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I agree with you. Be yourself..

stay calm and enjoy your life :))

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This concept only works if everyone treats others the way they want to be treated, in theory it works in reality not so much.

Karma kicks in as a reminder! Lol....it's great. Joy

Good work

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Wise word
Let me to resteem dear
Treat others the same way you want them to treat you."

Treat others as you would want to be treated was always taught to me as a child. Then one day in a seminar someone said words that really changed my thought process,

"Treat others as they want to be treated"

The way I want to be treated is not the same as my Wife wants to be treated, it's not the same as either of my Kids wants to be treated. We each have our own needs and wants. So by treating others the way we would want to be treated doesn't always mean you are doing things the right way in the eyes of the other person.

My Wife needs way more personal interaction and "signs of love" then I will ever need or want. She wants me to share things with her that personally I don't want to hear from her in return. It's not that I love her any less, it's just not me. But to keep our marriage a happy one I need to remind myself on a very regular basis to Treat others the way they want to be Treated.

yes truly said.

I love the line" Treat others the same way as you want them to treat you". You hit the bull's eye.

whether it is the content of scripture
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His that a Lama? They spit on people.

That line has also been my guideline in life. I still think it is worthwhile to do it. What others do to me, can be very different, but I hope I can stick to my guideline. Because when I don't, it doesn't feel good.
An eye for an eye is not the way I want to live.

Nice photography