Here we have the classic "Golden Rule". It is the one shared by almost every religion in the world. It is the ethic that even atheists it seems can get behind. C.S. Lewis illustrates it beautifully in his book Mere Christianity, when he argues against moral relativism. He says basically (I'm paraphrasing here) that moral relativism works for one until someone's morality works against them. In other words, I may be okay with the act of stealing and don't feel as though I should be labeled a criminal for it-- until someone steals from me-- then I find the whole thing outrageously wrong. You could use any number of examples to illustrate it, but the point remains: if you wouldn't want it done to you, don't do it-- it's wrong. There are absolutes in this world. It's not all relative.
Readings: Genesis 18:20-19:38; Matthew 6:25-7:14; Psalm 8:1-9; Proverbs 2:6-15
