slides for sermon

2. Common Philosophies of Men
• The “feel good” philosophy.
• The “might makes right” philosophy.
• The “if it’s legal it’s right” philosophy.
• The “I don’t get involved” philosophy.
• The “I'll treat you the way you treat me”
philosophy.

3. Properly Applying the Golden Rule
• Be a neighbor to your fellow man (Luke 10:37).
• Don’t be a gossip (Rom. 1:29; Prov. 6:16-18).
• Don’t jump to conclusions (Prov. 18:13).
• Don’t purposely embarrass others (Prov. 6:18).
• Never pay back evil for evil (Rom. 12:17-21).

4. The Golden Rule: A Unique Problem Solver
• In matters of personal conviction (1 Cor. 8:7-
13).
• When one is in religious error (Gal. 6:1-2; Jm.
5:19-20).
• When it comes to forgiveness (Matt. 18:35;
Heb. 8:12; 1 Cor. 13:5).