The Golden Rule

Summary

Elder Neal Phelan Jr. preaches on Matthew 7:12, the Golden Rule, emphasizing its simplicity and profound importance as a summary of all biblical law and prophecy. He explains that treating others as we want to be treated encompasses all relationships—horizontal with others and vertical with God—and applies to every aspect of life including family, work, and community. The sermon highlights empathy, compassion, fairness, and kindness as practical applications of this principle, urging believers to live by it as the foundation of Christian conduct. The message also addresses misconceptions and cultural critiques, affirming the rule's divine origin and universal relevance.