257:🎙️ The Golden Rule: Simple Words, a Lifetime of Challenge
Can one sentence sum up the heart of Jesus’ teaching? In this episode, Rohan Bell and Tim Mulford explore the profound simplicity and radical depth of the Golden Rule—“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” What sounds easy at first quickly reveals itself as one of the most confronting and transformative calls of the kingdom life.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ ⚖️ Why Jesus' Golden Rule flips ancient wisdom from passive to powerful
✅ 💡 How love for others flows from receiving God’s love first
✅ 🪞 The connection between the Sermon on the Mount and everyday justice
✅ 🫱 Practical ways to live generously—even in seasons of lack
✅ 🔥 Why upside-down kingdom living changed the Roman Empire (and still changes lives today)
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – What is the Golden Rule and why does it matter?
04:30 – Active vs. passive: Jesus’ bold twist on a universal saying
08:00 – Loving your enemies, giving when it costs, and defeating empire
12:00 – Finding refreshment in serving others when you're running on empty
15:00 – Receiving God’s love is the key to loving others deeply
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
💬 Are you actively doing for others what you hope they would do for you—or just avoiding harm?
💬 In what areas of life do you need to reframe generosity, service, or forgiveness through the lens of Jesus’ love?
💬 What would it look like this week to be someone’s “golden rule” moment?
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