Here are the notes that accompany the message by Rev. Samuel Robles Jr. of Arise Christian Church. Be sure to download & listen to the podcast @ www.AriseOrlando.org

2. Matthew 7: 12

5. “ We need to be the change we wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi

6. This “Golden Rule” is about purposeful action, focusing on external behavior and/or interaction.

7. Let’s do an exercise! Instructions : -there will be 2 columns -on the left column will be the “ ...what you would have them do to you .” -on the right column will be the “ Do to others... ”

13. Change how you think from “ what can I get ” to “ what can I give ”

14. The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." - Genesis 12: 1-3

15. You are blessed to be a blessing!

16. Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Add up God's Law and Prophets and this is what you get. - Matthew 7:12 The Message

17. Something has got to change...and it begins with you!