In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.
Justice toward men and devotion toward God are inseparable. You cannot expect God to hear your prayers if you deal dishonestly with others. Do to all men as you would have them do to you, this is the sum of the Law and the Prophets.
AI summary
Commenting on Matthew 7:12-14
Observe here, 1. An incomparable rule of life; always to do as we would be done by. Note, That the great rule of righteousness and equity in all our dealings with men is this, To do us we would be done unto: it is a short rule, a full rule, and a clear rule; both the light of nature and the law of Christ bind it upon us. Observe, 2.
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. (4) An explanation of the meaning of the second table. (b) That is to say, The doctrine of the law and prophets.