THE GOLDEN RULE It Is Practical -What About You?

What About You?

Reflect for a moment on the agony and suffering that disregard for the Golden Rule has brought on mankind since the rebellion in Eden, instigated by Satan the Devil.  Jehovah purposes to reverse the situation soon.  How? "For this purpose the Son of God was made manifest, namely, to break up the works of the Devil."  (1 John 3:8)  This will occur under the reign of God's Kingdom, in the wise and capable hands of Jesus Christ, the one who taught and lived by the Golden Rule. -Psalm 37:9-11; Daniel 2:44.

King David of ancient Israel observed: "A young man I used to be, I have also grown old, and yet i have not seen anyone righteous left entirely, nor his offspring looking for bread.  All day long he is showering favor and lending, and so his offspring are in line for a blessing."  (Psalm 37:25. 26)  Would you not agree that most people today are taking and grabbing rather than "showing favor and lending"?  Clearly, following the Golden Rule can lead to true peace and security because it puts one in line for blessings now and in the future under God's Kingdom.  God's Kingdom will do away with every last vestige of selfishness and wickedness on earth and replace the present system  of corrupt man-made rule with a new system of God's making.  Then, all people will enjoy living by the Golden Rule. -Psalm 29:11; 2 Peter 3:13.

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The Watchtower, 2001