Fred Sanford encapsulated a true worldview when he misquoted Jesus Christ by saying “do unto others BEFORE they do unto you.”. If there is one thing this world believes in, it’s that. Sadly, many in the church believe it, too!
Sometimes that mantra is used to justify being mean to others. Sometimes it’s used to justify covert operations and the betrayal of trust. Sometimes it’s just a great excuse because “everybody else is doing it!”
What would Jesus do?? Even better, what did Jesus COMMAND us to do in the Sermon on the Mount?
He said “it’s easy to love your friends and those that love you. I want you to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you!”
WOW! The answer, once again, is love. Even if they are throwing stones at you. Even if they are stabbing you in the back. God will reward your love. It is His way and His command!!
So the next time the devil tempts you to hate, pick up an even more powerful weapon: LOVE!!!
The Random Thinker 
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