"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7:12
In 2005, Runner's World published an article still being viewed today titled, "The 25 Golden Rules of Running." The rules included such things as the 10 Percent Rule, which says that a runner should not increase weekly mileage by more than 10 percent per week and the Race-Recovery Rule, which says that for each mile that you race, allow one day of recovery before returning to hard training or racing. Have you ever heard that there is an exception to every rule though? Well it certainly applies here. The exception for the 10 Percent rule? If you’re starting at single-digit weekly mileage after a layoff, you can add more than 10 percent per week until you’re close to your normal training load. And the Race-Recovery Rule? If your race effort wasn’t all-out, taking fewer recovery days is okay.
Wow, that could surely get confusing couldn't it? Thankfully Matthew 7:12 gives us The Golden Rule, the rule that "sums up the Law and the Prophets", which comes with no exceptions or disclaimers. It is simply this, to "do to others what you would have them do for you". Want someone to love you? Love them first. Want others to show you respect? Show respect to them. Do you desire kindness and mercy? Show kindness and mercy to others. Doing good to others-this single principle brilliantly and simply sums up the Old Testament.
Ironically enough, the Editors note on the article said:
This article originally appeared in Runner’s World a few years ago. The article remains popular online, and the rules are as good now as they were when first published. The same can most certainly be said of God's Golden Rule-it is as excellent now as when it was first given and always will be. So let us do unto others today, and everyday, as we would have them to do unto us.
Heavenly Father, thank you for making your Word so easy to understand. While we are called to love you first and foremost with all of our hearts, souls and minds, help us to love others the same way you first loved us. Just as we train daily to get better, help us to practice the Golden Rule that we might serve you well and lead others to you. It's in your precious name we pray, Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
Do unto others - The Nelons
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