The Royal Law
Luke 6:31
And as you would that men should do to you, do you also to them likewise.


I. THE LAW ITSELF —

1. Teaches us to take the initiative; to begin to do for others what we conceive they ought to do for us.

2. Teaches us that the standard we set up for others must be the measure of our own conduct.

3. Teaches us that the end of our duty is the good of humanity.

II. THE WORKING OF THE LAW.

1. In the home-life.

2. In our social relationships.

3. In relation to business in all shapes and forms.

4. In relation to party politics.

5. In relation to church. life.

(J. B. Walton, B. A.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

WEB: "As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.




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