# Do as I do: God loves us no matter what
*2010-02-21*

> Bill Young reflects on the Lenten journey and the temptation of Jesus in the desert, focusing on the call to follow Christ's example in our treatment of others.

## The Temptation in the Desert

In this episode, we are reflecting on a meditation from the book 'God Loves Us, No Matter What,' specifically for Lent 2010. The central theme is 'Do as I Do,' grounded in the Gospel of Luke 4:1, which tells us that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert, where for forty days He was tempted by the devil.

## Following the Golden Rule

The core of our reflection today is a prayer asking the Lord Jesus to help us live by His golden rule: to do to others as we would like them to do to us. By looking at the life of Christ, we find the ultimate model for how to navigate our own temptations and trials.

## Examples of Faith

In considering how we apply these spiritual truths to our lives, we can look at figures who sought truth and non-violence, such as Mahatma Gandhi [unclear].

*We are called to follow the example of Jesus by treating others with the same love and mercy we wish to receive.*