Golden Rule

[Willie T]

I almost forgot I had this. Interesting, no?

The Universality of the Golden Rule in the World Religions

Christianity
All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:1

Confucianism
Do not do to others what you would not like yourself. Then there will be no resentment against you, either in the family or in the state.
Analects 12:2

Buddhism
Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.
Udana-Varga 5,1

Hinduism
This is the sum of duty; do naught onto others what you would not have them do unto you.
Mahabharata 5,1517

Islam
No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself.
Sunnah

Judaism
What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary.
Talmud, Shabbat 3id

Taoism
Regard your neighbor’s gain as your gain, and your neighbor’s loss as your own loss. ??? EQUALITY ????
Tai Shang Kan Yin P’ien

Zoroastrianism
That nature alone is good which refrains from doing another whatsoever is not good for itself.
Dadisten-I-dinik, 94,5

 

[amadeus]

So then it does bring to my mind what it really means to be in His name. The verse that would seem to apply is this one:

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12

Is not His name something more than a pronounced five letter word [J-e-s-u-s]? When men in a bar room shout out that name, "Jesus" does it mean at that moment they are "in" His name?

Is it only possible for those who carry the label, "Christian" to be In His name?

 

[twinc]

So then it does bring to my mind what it really means to be in His name. The verse that would seem to apply is this one:

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12

Is not His name something more than a pronounced five letter word [J-e-s-u-s]? When men in a bar room shout out that name, "Jesus" does it mean at that moment they are "in" His name?

Is it only possible for those who carry the label, "Christian" to be In His name?

via google listen[just the mention of your name]Swaggart - twinc

 

[Triumph1300]

 

[twinc]

I almost forgot I had this. Interesting, no?

So then it does bring to my mind what it really means to be in His name. The verse that would seem to apply is this one:

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12

Is not His name something more than a pronounced five letter word [J-e-s-u-s]? When men in a bar room shout out that name, "Jesus" does it mean at that moment they are "in" His name?

Is it only possible for those who carry the label, "Christian" to be In His name?

Christianity
All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:1

Confucianism
Do not do to others what you would not like yourself. Then there will be no resentment against you, either in the family or in the state.
Analects 12:2

Buddhism
Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.
Udana-Varga 5,1

Hinduism
This is the sum of duty; do naught onto others what you would not have them do unto you.
Mahabharata 5,1517

Islam
No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself.
Sunnah

Judaism
What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary.
Talmud, Shabbat 3id

Taoism
Regard your neighbor’s gain as your gain, and your neighbor’s loss as your own loss. ??? EQUALITY ????
Tai Shang Kan Yin P’ien

Zoroastrianism
That nature alone is good which refrains from doing another whatsoever is not good for itself.
Dadisten-I-dinik, 94,5

I almost forgot I had this. Interesting, no?

The Universality of the Golden Rule in the World Religions

Christianity
All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:1

Confucianism
Do not do to others what you would not like yourself. Then there will be no resentment against you, either in the family or in the state.
Analects 12:2

Buddhism
Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.
Udana-Varga 5,1

Hinduism
This is the sum of duty; do naught onto others what you would not have them do unto you.
Mahabharata 5,1517

Islam
No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself.
Sunnah

Judaism
What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary.
Talmud, Shabbat 3id

Taoism
Regard your neighbor’s gain as your gain, and your neighbor’s loss as your own loss. ??? EQUALITY ????
Tai Shang Kan Yin P’ien

Zoroastrianism
That nature alone is good which refrains from doing another whatsoever is not good for itself.
Dadisten-I-dinik, 94,5

that is exactly what Jesus said "no new commandment give I unto you" what was new was He added "as I have loved you" and also added 'love your enemies' - twinc

 

[FHII]

So then it does bring to my mind what it really means to be in His name. The verse that would seem to apply is this one:

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12

Is not His name something more than a pronounced five letter word [J-e-s-u-s]? When men in a bar room shout out that name, "Jesus" does it mean at that moment they are "in" His name?

Is it only possible for those who carry the label, "Christian" to be In His name?

Its a universal rule in religions. Its also a very good one to follow as a human being apart fron religion. It certainly will hekp you in your earthly life and I encourage all to follow it. But it won't bring you salvation or total peace.

To expound, since most religions have a form of this, I see it as proof that it won't bring salvation. Jesus pointed to himself as the only way. But anyone can benefit from its blessings. If I have a muslim living on my left, a Buddhist on my right, and a Jew or athiest across the street, and we all acknowledge this principle.... Chances are we will coexist fine as a community.

 

[amadeus]

Its a universal rule in religions. Its also a very good one to follow as a human being apart fron religion. It certainly will hekp you in your earthly life and I encourage all to follow it. But it won't bring you salvation or total peace.

To expound, since most religions have a form of this, I see it as proof that it won't bring salvation. Jesus pointed to himself as the only way. But anyone can benefit from its blessings. If I have a muslim living on my left, a Buddhist on my right, and a Jew or athiest across the street, and we all acknowledge this principle.... Chances are we will coexist fine as a community.

Oh the good that we see even in those who we believe to be lost! God does always know, does He not? But then what was it that Jesus said?

"And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God." Mark 10:18

 

[twinc]

Oh the good that we see even in those who we believe to be lost! God does always know, does He not? But then what was it that Jesus said?

"And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God." Mark 10:18

lest we forget Jesus said what is so good or wonderful about loving those who love us or even give us likes on these forums - twinc

 

[quietthinker]

I almost forgot I had this. Interesting, no?

The Universality of the Golden Rule in the World Religions

Christianity
All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:1

Confucianism
Do not do to others what you would not like yourself. Then there will be no resentment against you, either in the family or in the state.
Analects 12:2

Buddhism
Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.
Udana-Varga 5,1

Hinduism
This is the sum of duty; do naught onto others what you would not have them do unto you.
Mahabharata 5,1517

Islam
No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself.
Sunnah

Judaism
What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary.
Talmud, Shabbat 3id

Taoism
Regard your neighbor’s gain as your gain, and your neighbor’s loss as your own loss. ??? EQUALITY ????
Tai Shang Kan Yin P’ien

Zoroastrianism
That nature alone is good which refrains from doing another whatsoever is not good for itself.
Dadisten-I-dinik, 94,5

I suppose God has not left himself without witness amongst all the nations of the world

 

[Willie T]

All good points posted here, but I thought I would wait a while to see if anyone would notice that there is a contrast in all the rest, as compared to Christianity and Islam. Do you see it?

 

[twinc]

All good points posted here, but I thought I would wait a while to see if anyone would notice that there is a contrast in all the rest, as compared to Christianity and Islam. Do you see it?

the real golden rule imho is "do one unto others before they do one unto you" - twinc

 

[Willie T]

the real golden rule imho is "do one unto others before they do one unto you" - twinc

Actually, I think it is. But, not in the way you may mean.

 

[Hidden In Him]

The Universality of the Golden Rule in the World Religions

Christianity
All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:1

Confucianism
Do not do to others what you would not like yourself. Then there will be no resentment against you, either in the family or in the state.
Analects 12:2

Buddhism
Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.
Udana-Varga 5,1

Hinduism
This is the sum of duty; do naught onto others what you would not have them do unto you.
Mahabharata 5,1517

Islam
No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself.
Sunnah

Judaism
What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary.
Talmud, Shabbat 3id

Taoism
Regard your neighbor’s gain as your gain, and your neighbor’s loss as your own loss. ??? EQUALITY ????
Tai Shang Kan Yin P’ien

Zoroastrianism
That nature alone is good which refrains from doing another whatsoever is not good for itself.
Dadisten-I-dinik, 94,5

It's a universal rule in religions. Its also a very good one to follow as a human being apart from religion... But it won't bring you salvation or total peace. To expound, since most religions have a form of this, I see it as proof that it won't bring salvation. Jesus pointed to himself as the only way.

This is the second greatest commandment, and it is shared by all. The problem is that the greatest of all the commandments is where the separation comes, often wildly. What God or gods each worships is where these religions differ. Only one recognizes Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and worships Him as such, believing that in Him is hidden all true wisdom and revelation from God (1 Corinthians 2:6-8).

 

[Willie T]

I guess no one else has yet seen the "contrast" I mentioned that spotlights the fact that this really is NOT a universally considered law?

 

[Hidden In Him]

I guess no one else has yet seen the "contrast" I mentioned that spotlights the fact that this really is NOT a universally considered law?

Are you perhaps referring to the fact that Christianity focuses on what you should do, whereas the others focus on what you should not?

 

[Willie T]

Are you perhaps referring to the fact that Christianity focuses on what you should do, whereas the others focus on what you should not?

Yes, that is exactly what I am talking about... but it does go a bit deeper into doing good to others as opposed to just not hurting them. (Good eye and good thinking, BTW.)

 

[Hidden In Him]

Yes, that is exactly what I am talking about... but it does go a bit deeper into doing good to others as opposed to just not hurting them.

Interesting point. Simply not being hurt is not the same thing as being loved. I wonder how many religions contain the saying, "By this shall they know you are My disciples, if you love one another."

 

[Willie T]

Interesting point. Simply not being hurt is not the same thing as being loved. I wonder how many religions contain the saying, "By this shall they know you are My disciples, if you love one another."

There are noticeable differences...…. the main one being that God came to serve us, and most other religions demand that they are the ones who serve their god instead.

 

[Truth7t7]

I almost forgot I had this. Interesting, no?

The Universality of the Golden Rule in the World Religions

Christianity
All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:1

Confucianism
Do not do to others what you would not like yourself. Then there will be no resentment against you, either in the family or in the state.
Analects 12:2

Buddhism
Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.
Udana-Varga 5,1

Hinduism
This is the sum of duty; do naught onto others what you would not have them do unto you.
Mahabharata 5,1517

Islam
No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself.
Sunnah

Judaism
What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary.
Talmud, Shabbat 3id

Taoism
Regard your neighbor’s gain as your gain, and your neighbor’s loss as your own loss. ??? EQUALITY ????
Tai Shang Kan Yin P’ien

Zoroastrianism
That nature alone is good which refrains from doing another whatsoever is not good for itself.
Dadisten-I-dinik, 94,5

Interesting study, as God has written his Law of commandments upon man's heart.

Romans 2:14KJV
14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: