Rethinking the Golden Rule

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Luke 6:31.

It's Sunday morning, so I've decided to give a little homily. Forgive me, for I know not what I'm doing.

I saw this little clip on Facebook this morning, and that inspired me. What we get from Facebook memes:

https://www.facebook.com/WiccanInspirations/

I got to thinking what it was like to be on the receiving end of all that. Yes, the rule is for what you should do, but what about the person you do it unto?

I don't want to be treated like you treat yourself!

I don't want your self-loathing. I don't want your self-indulgence, your drugs, your alcohol, your ego. I don't want to be treated the way you want your husband or wife to treat you. I don't want your abuse, your lust, your secret desires.

I want to be treated the way I want to be treated.

Give me your kindness. Give me your respect. Give me your concern for my well-being.

How do you want to be treated? Are you willing to accept my treatment of myself for you? Don't do unto others as you would have them do to you. Do unto others as they would have you do. That is my Golden Rule.