Golden Rule:

I came across the Duggar's Guidelines on another blog and thought they were good words to live by, hard but none the less the way God intended people to treat others and respect for theirself. The Golden Rule is the way God intended for us to treat each other.
Matthew 7:12 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.

All things whatsoever ... - This command has been usually called the "Saviour's golden rule," a name given to it on account of its great value. All that you "expect" or "desire" of others in similar circumstances, do to them. Act not from selfishness or injustice, but put yourself in the place of the other, and ask what you would expect of him. This would make you impartial, candid, and just. It would destroy avarice, envy, treachery, unkindness, slander, theft, adultery, and murder. It has been well said that this law is what the balance-wheel is to machinery. It would prevent all irregularity of movement in the moral world, as that does in a steam-engine. It is easily applied, its justice is seen by all people, and all must acknowledge its force and value.

There is a lot of controversy over reality TV and for the most part I feel the shows are staged. The Duggars have 19 children and even though they are in the spot light, I feel that they are a good witness to the world on teaching discipline, repect, honor and basic "Golden Rules". Our soceity has been so much on the "me" aspect that we forget how to treat others.

Copied from Guggar's Guideline:
DUGGAR HOUSE GUIDELINES

1) Always use soft words, even when you don’t feel well.

2) Always display kind actions and joyful attitudes, even if you have been mistreated. Have the right response by quickly forgiving others in your heart even before they ask.

3) Always be enthusiastic and look for opportunities to praise others' character.

4) Always deflect praise and be grateful to God and others for the ways they have benefited your life.

5) Always use manners and be respectful of others and their belongings.

6) Always do what is right, even when others may not, or when no one is looking.

7) Thank God for how He made you, for what He has given you and everything He allows you to go through. (Romans 8:28)

8) Don’t mock or put others down. Develop compassion and pray for others.

9) Never argue, complain, or blame. Quickly admit when you have done wrong and ask for forgiveness (even if you were only 10% at fault). Don't wait till you’re caught. Be sure your sins will find you out. He who covers his sin will not prosper, but he that confesses and forsakes it shall find mercy.

10) Have a tough accountability/prayer partner to daily share your heart with and to keep you in line (your parents, spouse). The power of sin is in secrecy.

11) Be attentive and look for ways to serve others with sincere motives and no thought of self-gain.

12) Think pure thoughts (Philippians 4:8, Romans 13:14).

13) Always give a good report of others. Don't gossip! Never tale-bear unless physical harm will come to someone. (Use Matthew 18.)

14) Never raise a hand to hit.

15) Never raise a foot to kick.

16) Never raise an object to throw.

17) Never raise a voice to yell.

18) Never raise an eye to scowl.

19) Use one toy/activity at a time. Share!

20) Do your best to keep your surroundings neat, clean and organized.

21) Never let the sun go down on your wrath. (Don’t go to bed angry or guilty)

22) Amendment J.O.Y. -

-Put Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last.