How would you answer?

  How would you answer?

Jesus said,

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

This is a verse of scripture that even non-Christians know. Even though they may not know where the quote originates. 

In Matthews gospel we read that Jesus says it this way,

"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets" Matthew 7:12.

Do you treat people the way you want to be treated?

The Talmud while a Jewish book, and not Christian has many truths Christians can agree with. The following is one quote,

"When a man appears before the Throne of Judgment, the first question he is asked is not, "Have you believed in God?"  Or "Have you prayed and observed the ritual?  "He is asked: "have you dealt honourably and faithfully in all your dealings with your fellow men?" The Talmud.

Think about it when you stand before God He wont have to ask you if you believe in him. Your standing right in front of him. As for praying and observing the ritual; Those things have their place but the most important thing is “have you dealt honourably and faithfully in all your dealings with your fellow man”. And I think God while He knows the answer, just might offer you a chance to explain your actions. He just may want to hear what your honest assessment of your interaction with your fellow man is.

If you are dealing honourably with your fellow man you are showing the love of God in word and in deed. If you are not perhaps you are not a true believer in Christ Jesus. 

The apostle John wrote,

"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.  

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." 1 John 4:7,8.

So when you stand before God how would you answer the question if God asked,

"have you dealt honourably and faithfully in all your dealings with your fellow men?" 

Please think about it.