Matthew 7:12 is the twelfth verse of the seventh chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament and is part of the Sermon on the Mount. This well known verse presents what has become known as the Golden Rule.

The most familiar version of the Golden Rule says, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Moral philosophy has barely taken notice of the golden rule in its own terms despite the rule’s prominence in commonsense ethics.

The Golden Rule is a moral which says treat others as you would like them to treat you. It is called the ‘golden’ rule because there is value in having this kind of respect and caring attitude for one another. People of many religions see the value of this mandate and have similar expressions.

Buddhism: “Whatever is disagreeable to yourself, do not do unto others” (The Buddha, Udana-Varga 5.18 – 6th century BC). Confucianism: “Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you” (Confucius, Analects 15.23 – 5th century BC).

Nirvana is the ultimate spiritual goal in Buddhism and marks the soteriological release from rebirths in saṃsāra. Nirvana is part of the Third Truth on “cessation of dukkha” in the Four Noble Truths, and the summum bonum destination of the Noble Eightfold Path.

The 12 Laws of Karma Everyone Should Know!

• The Great Law or The Law of Cause & Effect. As you sow, so shall you reap.
• The Law of Creation. Life requires our participation to happen.
• The Law of Humility. One must accept something in order to change it.
• The Law of Growth.
• The Law of Responsibility.
• The Law of Connection.
• The Law of Focus.
• The Law of Giving & Hospitality.

7 Strategies To Get Rid Of Your Bad Karma

1. Identify your karma.
2. Sever ties to toxic people.
3. Learn from (and take responsibility for) your mistakes.
4. Perform actions that nourish your spirit and invoke well-being on every level.
5. Defy your weaknesses.
6. Take a new action.
7. Forgive everyone.