Matthew 7:12 The Golden Rule.

1. For this is the Law and the Prophets.

• The whole Old Testament Scriptures summarized. This is what duty God requires of man.

  1. God gave us the Law and the Prophets to direct us in the way we should go.

• Psalm 19:7, Psalm 119:29

  1. If we ignore the Law and the Prophets, we stir God's anger.

• Isaiah 1:19-20, Matthew 7:23

  1. When we refuse the Law and the Prophets, we risk destruction.

• Lamentations 2:9, Rev 2:3

  1. When we study the Law and the Prophets, we are led to Christ.

• John 1:45, John 5:39, Luke 24:44 Luke 24:44

  1. When we apply the Law and the Prophets in our lives, we produce love.

• Mt. 22:36-40, Romans 13:8-10,

• Christ's Golden Rule.

  1. A standard unequaled in any other ethical or religious writings.

• Romans 2:14, Mt. 5:46,

  1. A standard given to saints, not sinners.

  2. A standard that directs the conscience toward godly goals.

  3. A standard that mobilizes the Sermon on the Mount in service to your neighbor.

  4. A standard that must be used with self-examination.