Love God, Love Others: The Golden Rule in Action

So, we’ve been talking about seeking balance in our lives and our relationships with God by showing compassion and serving others. What’s interesting though, is this has me circling back to our discussion of the “Golden Rule” and how that affects our relationship with other and our relationship with God. Every relationship, whether with a friend, family member, spouse, or even with God, has two fundamental components which make it successful, the love and affection shared between the individuals, and putting that love into action. I mean, the truth is that real love is always accompanied by action; a true friend seeing another in need will respond with help. The same is true in our relationship with God. A true love for God is accompanied by action; touching the lives of those around us is a sure fire way to touch God’s heart!Making the most of our relationships with others begins with our relationship with God. In fact, God asks that our relationships with others be an extension of our relationship with Him. As believers, our relationship with God and our relationships with one another are what’s most important to God, loving Him and loving others. We are told to do it with all our heart. “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these."Mark 12:30-31Be nice. Grace wins.