Matthew 7:12 False prophets are those whose teaching contradicts Jesus’ teaching.

 Galatians 5:14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 

God will not be mocked! However you mistreat the least of us  you mistreat Him. Whatever you do for the least of us you do to God. Power corrupts and total power, which belongs to God alone, corrupts everyone. Carla

Matthew 7:12

Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. (NKJV)

The phrase the Law and the Prophets echoes 5:17. This so-called “Golden Rule” is the practical application of Leviticus 19:18: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” The NKJV Study Bible

Whatever you want that people should do to you, thus also you do to them. This command, often called the Golden Rule, epitomizes Jesus’ ethical teaching and describes how people should interact with one another.

Jesus’ expression of this command reflects teachings from the Hebrew Bible (Leviticus 19:18) and other ancient Jewish texts (Sirach 31:15; Tobit Matthew 4:15).

For this is the law and the prophets, Jesus later says that the Law and the Prophets can be summarized by two commandments—to love God completely, and to love your neighbor as yourself (22:37–40).

False prophets are those whose teaching contradicts Jesus’ teaching. Beginning in Matthew 5:17, Jesus has reinterpreted the established religious and social norms of His day. Here, He portrays those who contradict His instruction as false prophets—people who falsely claim to speak on God’s behalf (2 Peter 2:1).

Sheep’s clothing refers to disguises that portray innocence. Ravenous wolves describes those seeking to undermine Jesus’ teaching for personal gain. Faithlife Study Bible

Luke 6:31

And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.

Matthew 22:39–40

And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

Romans 13:8–14

Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”…

1 Titus 1:5

Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith,

Yes, every one of us is afraid at times. Who knows all the reasons. But when it happens, we revert to a zero-sum view of the world. We believe that resources—including compassion, mercy, kindness, forgiveness and generosity—are finite. We believe that life is short, and you get what you can. And if I don't know you, you are my enemy... or at the very least, someone to be mistrusted.

So. In this churning and uncertain environment, where can we draw our identity, and our character, allowing us to unlock mercy?

This is from Paul’s Letter to the Colossians, "So; chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength and discipline. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it."  Sabbath Moments