Justice and Mercy

"In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” - Matthew 7:12

This was a commonly heard verse while growing up though the biblical reference was never included. “Do unto others…” we’d hear. It asks you a question: if you were in their shoes how would you want to be treated? Would you want to be scowled at, or yelled at, or corrected in public, or ignored, or…? You get the picture. Every interaction with others should be guided by justice and mercy. That’s how Jesus would treat you.