We have forgotten the number one lesson Jesus taught us about daily life. And we all suffer as a result. ...We need to rediscover the Golden Rule. The Golden Rule—a central teaching from the Sermon on the Mount—is surely one of the most important things Jesus ever said. Yet it has largely disappeared from the public consciousness. And those who do remember it often misunderstand or misapply it. In Unto Others , Dave Swavely explains why the meaning of the Golden Rule needs to be recovered today, and how it can be a great key to success in our personal and collective relationships—when practiced the right way. Remember "WWJD"? The Prayer of Jabez ? Christians have always appreciated the benefit of concise maxims to help remember and apply important principles and promises from God’s Word. Sayings like that have proven helpful at times and been problematic at others, but the Golden Rule is different. It is a divinely inspired, always correct way of remembering and applying “all the law and prophets,” because that’s what it represents and summarizes, according to Jesus (Matthew 7:12). Despite the prominence given to the Golden Rule by Christ, and the fact that almost all Christians used to memorize and quote it frequently, this is the only modern book on the subject written from a pastoral and theological perspective . In Unto Others , Dave Swavely unravels the mystery of why this lost treasure has been neglected for so long, makes a clear case for its return to prominence in our thinking and actions, and walks us through a set of very practical steps for using it in our everyday lives. This book will also be helpful to those interested in comparative religions and the uniqueness of Christianity, since forms of the Golden Rule existed prior to Christ, yet he pioneered a distinct version and approach to it. And those concerned with mercy ministry, social justice, and political theory will also welcome the many insights Swavely provides into the use of the Golden Rule in recent American history. "Dave Swavely has explained, illustrated, and applied the truths found in The Sermon on the Mount. He has corrected the misunderstanding and misapplication of the statement called The Golden Rule, clearly demonstrating its relevance and applicability to living in our present-day world." - Wayne Mack, DMin, author of A Practical Guide for Effective Biblical Counseling and Discipleship and the Christian Life Issues series based on The Pilgrim's Progress "A practical guide, anchored in rich theology, about how to live out the Golden Rule daily in community and culture." - Bill Hill, MM, DRS, Executive Director of Equipping Nationals Worldwide and author of Toward a Theological Examination of The Call , Election and Evangelism: Pursuing Balance and Biblical Clarity , and Pastors Training Pastors: Restoring the Pauline Model "This book is sorely needed for the divisive, dysfunctional times in which we live." - Stan Gale, DMin, author of Finding Forgiveness: Discovering the Healing Power of the Gospel and The Vine-Ripened Life: Spiritual Fruitfulness Through Abiding in Christ "A breath of fresh air....just the right balance of law and gospel... as useful for evangelism as it is for edification." - Robert J. Burrelli Jr., ThM, PhD, Senior Minister, Pilgrim Reformed Bible Church "Dave Swavely takes us to a new place of understanding....insightful and motivating." - Elaine Griffith Petty, MS in Bioethics, international consultant, speaker, leadership coach This book was a long time in the making, through many years of ups and downs and twists and turns in my life. As I worked on the manuscript for the final time prior to publication, I felt like I was rediscovering the Golden Rule personally as much as I'm calling for its rediscovery in the church at large. And I still feel that way—the gospel truth to which the Golden Rule is meant to lead is more meaningful than ever to me, because I see just how far I've been from keeping God's law and how much I need a Savior to keep me. May the truth in this book be as much of a blessing to you as it has been to me!  - Dave Swavely "A breath of fresh air....just the right balance of law and gospel." "As useful for evangelism as it is for edification." "Sorely needed for the divisive, dysfunctional times in which we live." "One of the most comprehensive and practical treatments I've seen." "You won't want to miss this!" "This central teaching of Jesus really is a treasure." It's the most important lesson Jesus taught us about daily life. But we've forgotten it. And we all suffer as a result. We need to rediscover the Golden Rule. "Practical, life-altering truth... clear, doable, life-changing, relationship-changing, church-changing, and society-changing." "The Golden Rule is truly a key that unlocks priceless treasure." "His historical perspective, clarity, and skillful use of Scripture act as a foundation and context to everything he is saying." "Sorely needed