THE GOLDEN RULE It is Practical

While most people view the Golden Rule as a moral teaching enunciated by Jesus, he himself stated:  "What I teach is not mine, but belongs to him that sent me." -John 7:16.


YES, the Originator of what Jesus taught, including what came to be known as the Golden Rule, is the one who sent Jesus, namely, the Creator, Jehovah God.

God originally purposed that all mankind treat one another as they would like to be treated.  He set the finest example in expressing care for the welfare of others in the way he created humans:  "God proceeded to create the man in his image, in God's image he created him; male and female he created them."  (Genesis 1:27)  This means that good lovingly endowed humans with a measure of his own outstanding qualities so that they could enjoy life in peace, happiness, and harmony-potentially forever.  Their God-given conscience, when properly trained, would guide them to treat others the way they themselves would want to be treated. 

Next time: Selfishness Took Over

The Watchtower, 2001