Providing reasonable arrangements to the terrorists, hoping they will accept, is like nourishing crocodiles with lettuce, hoping they will becomes veg... (Boucar Diouf).

Answer: The “Golden Rule” is the name given to a principle Jesus taught in His Sermon on the Mount. The actual words “Golden Rule” are not found in Scripture, just as the words “Sermon on the Mount” are also not found. These titles were later added by Bible translation teams in order to make Bible study a little easier. The phrase “Golden Rule” began to be ascribed to this Jesus’ teaching during the 16th–17th centuries.
What we call the Golden Rule refers to Matthew 7:12: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Jesus knew the human heart and its selfishness. In fact, in the preceding verse, He describes human beings as innately “evil” (verse 11). Jesus’ Golden Rule gives us a standard by which naturally selfish people can gauge their actions: actively treat others the way they themselves like to be treated.
The English Standard Version translates the Golden Rule like this: “Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” Jesus brilliantly condenses the entire Old Testament into this single principle, taken from Leviticus 19:18: “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.” Again, we see the implication that people are naturally lovers of self, and the command uses that human flaw as a place to start in how to treat others.
People universally demand respect, love, and appreciation, whether they deserve it or not. Jesus understood this desire and used it to promote godly behavior. Do you want to be shown respect? Then respect others. Do you crave a kind word? Then speak words of kindness to others. “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). The Golden Rule is also part of the second greatest commandment, preceded only by the command to love God Himself (Matthew 22:37–39).
What is interesting to note about the Golden Rule is that no other religious or philosophical system has its equal. Jesus’ Golden Rule is not the “ethic of reciprocity” so commonly espoused by non-Christian moralists. Frequently, liberal critics and secular humanists attempt to explain away the uniqueness of the Golden Rule, saying it is a common ethic shared by all religions. This is not the case. Jesus’ command has a subtle, but very important, difference. A quick survey of the sayings of Eastern religions will make this plain:
• Confucianism: "Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you" (Analects 15:23)
• Hinduism: “This is the sum of duty: do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you” (Mahabharata 5:1517)
• Buddhism: “Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful" (Udanavarga 5:18)
These sayings are similar to the Golden Rule but are stated negatively and rely on passivity. Jesus’ Golden Rule is a positive command to show love proactively. The Eastern religions say, “Refrain from doing”; Jesus says, “Do!” The Eastern religions say it is enough to hold your negative behavior in check; Jesus says to look for ways to act positively. Because of the “inverted” nature of the non-Christian sayings, they have been described as the “silver rule.”
Some have accused Jesus of “borrowing” the idea of the Golden Rule from the Eastern religions. However, the texts for Confucianism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, cited above, were all written between 500 and 400 BC, at the earliest. Jesus takes the Golden Rule from Leviticus, written about 1450 BC. So, Jesus’ source for the Golden Rule predates the “silver rule” by about 1,000 years. Who “borrowed” from whom?
The command to love is what separates the Christian ethic from every other religion’s ethic. In fact, the Bible’s championing of love includes the radical command to love even one’s enemies (Matthew 5:43–44; cf. Exodus 23:4–5). This is unheard of in other religions.
Obeying the Christian imperative to love others is a mark of a true Christian (John 13:35). In fact, Christians cannot claim to love God if they don’t actively love other people as well. “If someone says, ‘I love God’ and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen” (1 John 4:20). The Golden Rule encapsulates this idea and is unique to the Judeo-Christian Scriptures.
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I’ve spent more time on the road than I have at home over the past two and half years. I joke that I’ve probably spent more hours asleep on a United plane than I have in my own bed. An amazing combination of a job that sends me to every Levo community around the globe mixed with a personal passion for seeing the world has led to a lot of hours in different cities, countries, and continents as a solo female traveler.

The decision to take a trip alone, especially internationally, is a choice that I hope every woman makes in her lifetime. Whether it’s during your formative college years or when you’re gray and 80, it’ll touch a special part of your soul in a way few other experiences can. [Read: How I Took off a Month from Work to Travel]

But traveling solo can be a tricky thing. Whether you’re in India or Mexico, these peace-of-mind tips can help you wherever you do go. And just so you know, most of these come from having personally made them myself: luckily, with little consequence. Two-hundred thousand plus miles later, you learn a thing or two.

Whether this is your first solo trip or your 10th, don’t make these mistakes:

Before You Go:

1. Not sharing your travel plans.

From flight numbers, to hotel stays, to villa-landlord numbers, make sure they know where you should be in case something were to go wrong. They’d know how to track you down. I went on a trip to the other side of the world once, realizing there wasn’t a soul on this planet that knew where I was supposed to be and when besides me. Not smart. It takes two seconds to forward confirmations and itineraries.

2. Not putting thought into your currency.

From debit cards to credit cards, they need to know you’re going abroad or they’ll put that plastic on lockdown. Coming from the girl that once ended up in a foreign country with just a bit of un-usable USD and cards that didn’t work for 24 hours…it’s not a fun one to learn the hard way.

[Related: How to Get Work Done While Traveling]

3. Being medically unprepared.

Ohhhhh Delhi Belly. Or Bali Belly. Or foreign country belly. This is a broad spectrum antibiotic that you take if disaster hits your tummy. Take the 30 minutes out of your day to have your doctor call it in for you.

4. Only having your passport.

While you shouldn’t plan on losing your passport, it’s good to have back up just in case. I make a copy and put it in each one of my bags AND keep a picture on my camera roll. I’m hoping that I’ll never have to be glad I did.

5. Assuming your phone will work.

Maybe it will, maybe it won’t. But you want to make sure. I always call before I head out and have my provider add on an international package for me so I can text, iMessage, and make a call here and there if I really needed to. It costs anywhere from $30-$60 dollars for a package if you do it ahead of time. Otherwise you’ll pay a lot in money and inconvenience if you wait until after the fact.

While you’re there:

1. Saying your room number out loud.

I still make this mistake. It requires being very mindful. Because whether you’re having towels sent up to your room or ordering a coffee, hotel staff needs to know what room you’re in. Make sure that in a crowded lobby you never say it out loud. Simply point to the number on your room key or hold up your phone with the number in your notes.

2. Letting the driver take you directly home.

Once upon a time last week I snagged a motorbike taxi (basically hitchhiking lol) and as I directed him where to go, I was like my god, I’m basically showing this stranger where I live. When I realized what I had done, I had him drop me off at a house a few blocks away from mine. I paid him and walked up the driveway as if it was mine. If you’re ever taking unregulated transportation, this is a good one to keep in mind.

3. You left your ring-finger bare.

While I rock my singledom, there are some countries that I’ve been to that a tall red-head sticks out like a sore thumb. And in cultures that will naturally leave you alone if they think your husband is right around the corner. I basically take around an imaginary husband with me to many developing countries. And I have my grandmother’s band on the wrong finger to prove it.

4. No one has a clue where you are for weeks.

When you’re traveling alone, part of the beauty of the experience is your complete uninhibited freedom. But, people should also know your vague whereabouts just in case. My favorite way to track this without feeling like I’m having to check in is the app Find Friends. My whole family has me on it so they can get updates when I change locations. It gives me peace of mind that my parents know where I am halfway across the globe…And I’m sure they enjoy it too.

5. Traveling in your safety bubble.

This may seem contradictory to the rest of this post that’s all caution! caution! caution! But travel wouldn’t be as exhilarating if you didn’t throw caution to the wind every once in a while. When you do, just make calculated “mistakes.” Ones that you think through and then decide to go for adventure anyways. I’ve done this from 4 hour long bike rides on the back of my guide’s motorcycle, to whiskey on a rooftop at midnight with a bunch of strangers, or renting scooters that I have no idea how to drive. To get the most out of your trip, step out of your safety box, just be smart about it.

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