The golden rule

Question 1

the golden rule ethics:

Answer 1

‘live like Christ’

Question 2

The golden rule:

Answer 2

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. (Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31)

Question 3

TGR Underpins:

Answer 3

Key concept which underpins all Christian ethical teachings.

Question 4

tgr relates to :

Answer 4

It relates directly to Jesus’ ‘New Commandment’. The Golden Rule is evident in at least 21 world religions and philosophies.

Question 5

TGR two categories

Answer 5

 love of God and

 love of neighbour.

Question 6

Identifying characteristic of the christian life

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

Imitateo Deo

Answer 7

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.