Dear Folks,
The Golden Rule (The Ethic of Reciprocity)
You should love your neighbor as yourself. — Judaism, Leviticus 19.18
You should love your neighbor as yourself. — Christianity, Jesus, Matthew 22:39
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. — Christianity, Matthew 7:12
Ethical Self-respect and principled other-respect are reciprocal. In many branches of Christianity there is the idea of the Trinity. How important is personal relationship? It was the first thing God the Father did when he created God the Son.
Note the word “character” in the derivation of ethical as well as in the definition of self-respect.
Peace,
Jim
ETHICAL
The Golden Rule (The Ethic of Reciprocity)
You should love your neighbor as yourself. — Judaism, Leviticus 19.18
You should love your neighbor as yourself. — Christianity, Jesus, Matthew 22:39
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. — Christianity, Matthew 7:12
Ethical Self-respect and principled other-respect are reciprocal. In many branches of Christianity there is the idea of the Trinity. How important is personal relationship? It was the first thing God the Father did when he created God the Son.
Note the word “character” in the derivation of ethical as well as in the definition of self-respect.
Peace,
Jim
ETHICAL
Definitions: (1) exhibiting or practicing the principles of morality; (2) being in accordance with the rules or standards of right conduct; (3) faithful to the standards of a profession or group; (4) showing good judgmentDerivation: Greek, “character,” “custom”
Note: The inner aspect (character) precedes its outer manifestation (custom).
SELF‑RESPECT
Definition: a proper respect for oneself or for one’s own character and reputation
Balancing Qualities: humility, willfulness
Note: Lack of, or loss of, self‑respect results in inaction due to the diminution of will.
Advice: Idleness diminishes self‑respect. Therefore, stay busy with something constructive you love to do, or have a duty to do. Then turn the duty into an act of love. Self-respect begins with knowing what is worthy of respect; and is gained by loving and serving that value in others.
Note: The inner aspect (character) precedes its outer manifestation (custom).
SELF‑RESPECT
Definition: a proper respect for oneself or for one’s own character and reputation
Balancing Qualities: humility, willfulness
Note: Lack of, or loss of, self‑respect results in inaction due to the diminution of will.
Advice: Idleness diminishes self‑respect. Therefore, stay busy with something constructive you love to do, or have a duty to do. Then turn the duty into an act of love. Self-respect begins with knowing what is worthy of respect; and is gained by loving and serving that value in others.
