You know the Golden Rule in Luke 6:31: "And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise." In other words, treat people like you want people to treat you. But what should we do? Here are some golden deeds for the golden rule.
Give money for a clothing drive
Mow a widow's lawn
Bake cookies for a shut-in
Teach a class in VBS
Smile
Attend a funeral service
Write a note of encouragement
Be kind to the mentally ill
Baby sit for free
Say "thank you" to family members
Give a good tract to a friend
Open your home to teenagers
Be optimistic
Visit a nursing home
Provide transportation to the elderly
Pray daily for a lost person
Personally thank the church leaders
Encourage someone who responds
Sing in worship
Remember the anniversary of someone's death
Send flowers
Write to a missionary
Share your garden vegetables
Invite someone to worship
Introduce yourself to church guests
Sit with a visitor at worship services
Take a friend to lunch
- Keith Parker