THE GOLDEN RULE It Is Practical

An Example to Imitate

Jesus Christ, on the other hand, not only taught the Golden Rule but also set the finest example in following it.  He genuinely cared for the welfare of others.  (Matthew 9:36; 14:14; Luke 5:12, 13)  Once, near the city of Nain, Jesus saw a heartbroken widow in a funeral procession for her only son.  The Bible account says:  "When the Lord caught sight of her, he was moved with pity for her."  (Luke 7:11-15) The expression "moved with pity,"  according to Vine's expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words, denotes  "to  be moved to one's  inwards."  He felt her pain of heart, and it moved him to take positive steps to relieve her pain.  What joy it brought that widow when Jesus resurrected the boy and "gave him to his mother"!

Finally, in harmony with God's purpose, Jesus willingly suffered and gave his life as a ransom so that mankind could be freed from slavery under sin and death.  This was the ultimate example of living by the Golden Rule. -Matthew 20:28; John 15:13; Hebrews 4:15.

Next time: THE GOLDEN RULE It Is Practical - People Who Apply the Golden Rule

The Watchtower, 2001