Some of us can behave quite strangely at times. We expect others to be nice to us, to be kind to us, to help us when we are in need, to forgive us when we have done something wrong, to accept us as we are, to be compassionate and patient with us. It seems like we are concerned all about us. But what happens when it is us dealing with others? Are we just as nice, kind, helpful, forgiving, accepting, compassionate and patient with others?
In today's Gospel, Jesus reminds us: "So always treat others as you would like them to treat you; that is the meaning of the Law and the Prophets." Instead of expecting others to take the initiative, we as Christians should be the one to take the initiative by treating others the way we ourselves would like to be treated. In this way, we are being witnesses to the Gospel, because our ultimate objective is not to gain respect or recognition here on earth by our words and deeds, but to give glory to God. By doing so, others would begin to understand what it really means to be a Christian, and perhaps join us in faith.
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