Tek SengDr. Tan

DAILY REFLECTION

"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets ” -Matthew 7:12

The Golden Rule is more than a moral guideline—it is Christ’s command to see others through the lens of dignity. It calls us to slow down, reflect, and ask: How do my words, actions, and attitudes affect the worth of another person?

The recent ordeal of Safiudeen Pakkeer Mohamed, a homeless migrant worker humiliated while simply trying to rest, reminds us how easily society can overlook the vulnerable. To many, he may seem invisible. But to God, he is a man made in His image—a man with a story, a dignity, and a life that matters.

Scripture reminds us: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40). When we dishonour another, we dishonour Christ Himself. When we uplift another, we reflect His heart.

So let us ask:

• If we were far from home, without shelter or security, how would we want to be treated?

• Would we not long for compassion instead of humiliation, understanding instead of judgment, a helping hand instead of rejection?

The Golden Rule compels us to treat every person—local or migrant, rich or poor, housed or homeless—with respect and kindness. It is a call to actively build a society where no one’s humanity is diminished, and where Christ’s love is made visible in our actions.

May we be people who honour the overlooked, and uphold the dignity of every human being.

Matthew 7:12 is a portrait of God’s heart. It calls us to treat every person with dignity, to lift others above ourselves, and to embody Christ’s love in the ordinary rhythms of life.

“No matter what happens in your life, be kind to others."