How the Golden Rule teaches simple respect and compassionate giving

<p>Today we will be exploring the topic of compassion, and how compassionate actions stem from a root of simple respect for others based on the respect and compassion we have received from God.</p><p>Yeshua stated it this way: Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12</p><p>Of course, we know this as the Golden Rule. Certainly, anything that you wish others would do for you, do in the same manner for them, for this summarizes God’s teachings regarding others.</p><p>Our actions towards others should be based on our own internal sense of justice, fairness, and equity. This is the essence of compassion. Yeshua's admonition focuses on the positive aspect of doing good for others based on what we know is acceptable, fair, and just in our eyes.</p><p>The simple fact is, God has built-in a sense of equity and fairness within the human condition. Even if we were to do nothing more than abide by the sense of what we believe inherently is right and wrong  behavior (based on how we would like to be perceived and treated by others), then we will be miles down the road of doing what is right in God's eyes.</p><p>Below are some helpful timestamps of the main thoughts in today's episode:</p><p>01:09 Applying what we know about ourselves to others</p><p>04:43 Respecting the context of the Golden Rule</p><p>08:08 Our compassion is owed to those in need</p><p>14:07 The future of compassion</p><p>17:45 Summary</p><p>If you enjoyed this weeks podcast, be sure to visit <a href="http://coreofthebible.org/">coreofthebible.org</a> to join the conversation through comments or reading daily blog posts on these topics. The Core of the Bible is all about the message of the Bible reduced to its simplest form, that is, the principles of the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount.</p><p>Have questions about todays topic, or comments or insights you would like to share? Perhaps you have found this podcast helpful or encouraging. If so, I would love to