Live the Golden rule

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Tuesday of week 12 in Ordinary Time
Matthew 7:6,12-14
Since yesterday, Matthew has been emphasizing love for neighbor, "Judge not and you will not be judged."

Today, our statement still holds:  Our love for God reflects back to how we deal with our neighbors.

First, Matthew clarifies the role of loving others.  They are not above loving God.  From loving him flows love for self and others.

Second, Matthew emphasizes the Golden rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."  It's what loving one's neighbor as oneself means.  If we want success and happiness, bring success and happiness to others too. 

And third, there's no easy way to loving oneself and others.  Discipline, education, formation, planting the seeds, they all demand time, talent, and treasure for caring.   Formation of children and parishioners, it will demand a lifetime of pain.  But the rewards are endless.

Thus, give God what is due him - adoration and service.  Mirror love for him by loving others as we do ourselves.

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