The Golden Rule

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Words you spoke.
Words to live by.
But can I?
If I turn the other cheek,
Will I only receive more abuse.?
If I allow someone to steal from me,
Will I be able to care for my family?
What is the answer?
I know.
We must show to others the mercy you have given us.
It is not so much that we forgive ill behavior toward us,
But that we remember how you forgive our bad behavior.
Let me show mercy, Lord.
Let me be merciful in my heart.
Forgive me.