I sometimes think there’s two sides to the commandment; and that we may
say, “Let others do unto you, as you would do unto them,” for pride often
prevents our giving others a great deal of pleasure, in not letting them
be kind, when their hearts are longing to help; and when we ourselves
should wish to do just the same, if we were in their place. Oh! how often
I’ve been hurt, by being coldly told by persons not to trouble myself
about their care, or sorrow, when I saw them in great grief, and wanted
to be of comfort. Our Lord Jesus was not above letting folk minister to
Him, for He knew how happy it makes one to do aught for another. It’s the
happiest work on earth.