The golden rule Flashcards
the golden rule ethics:
‘live like Christ’
The golden rule:
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. (Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31)
TGR Underpins:
Key concept which underpins all Christian ethical teachings.
tgr relates to :
It relates directly to Jesus’ ‘New Commandment’. The Golden Rule is evident in at least 21 world religions and philosophies.
TGR two categories
love of God and
love of neighbour.
Identifying characteristic of the christian life
To love one another, as God loves each person is seen as the identifying characteristic of the Christian life which sets Christians apart from the rest of the world.
Imitateo Deo
Imitate Jesus – follow Him and do likewise.
Christians see in Jesus’ example of love, the model of life they are to follow.
Jesus’ love is a love without limits.
A sacrificial love which is seen in his self giving on the cross.
Christians are called to live a life motivated by love, that is the Love of God. (1 Corinthians 13)
Jesus’ commandment of love- fundamental guidance for Christians in the area of ethics.