{"id":12821,"date":"2020-03-12T14:58:26","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T14:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.trinitywimbledon.org\/?p=12821"},"modified":"2020-04-02T21:58:52","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T20:58:52","slug":"coronavirus-golden-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trinitywimbledon.org\/index.php\/coronavirus-golden-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus Golden Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not official advice but this, from the Bishop of St Albans,\u00a0is food-for-thought about our attitudes.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Golden Rule One.<\/strong>\u00a0Each one of us can think about how\u00a0we\u00a0can protect\u00a0and support our neighbours. So much of the public rhetoric is sowing fear about the danger of other people. So, taking all the \u00a0official precautions, \u00a0offer help and reassurance to others \u2013 and don\u2019t demonise anyone or any group.<\/p>\n

Golden Rule Two<\/strong>: Think about who may be suffering more than me. For those of us who are healthy there is much less to worry about but the elderly, the housebound and those with chronic health conditions may be very anxious. How about each church undertaking an audit of all the vulnerable people they know and sharing out the responsibility to phone them each day. There\u2019s nothing like a friendly voice to offer solace when someone is worried. A smile can bring cheer, even on the phone. If you visit, follow all the official precautions or don\u2019t go.<\/p>\n

Golder Rule Three<\/strong>. Don\u2019t give into panic and start hoarding food. There is plenty to go around, so practise the Christian discipline of sharing. Ask your neighbours\u00a0what they need and do you best to help them get it. If you are self-isolating you will of course need some supplies.<\/p>\n

Golden Rule Four<\/strong>. Live today to the full. None of us ever know what the future holds. In the Sermon on the Mount\u00a0(Matthew 6. 25 \u2013 34), Jesus challenged his followers to live each day fully and not\u00a0be afraid.\u00a0Every time we are tempted to give in to fear we need to\u00a0make a conscious\u00a0choice\u00a0to respond in trust\u00a0and openness.<\/p>\n

And, along with just over half the adults in the UK, don\u2019t forget to pray. Here\u2019s a suggestion from the Revd Louise Collins, a Team Vicar in Borehamwood, Herts:<\/p>\n

Dear God our Shield and our Defender, guide and protect my neighbour in this time of health emergency; deliver them from all harm and may your love and care ever grow in this place. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Not official advice but this, from the Bishop of St Albans,\u00a0is food-for-thought about our attitudes. Golden Rule One.\u00a0Each one of us can think about how\u00a0we\u00a0can protect\u00a0and support our neighbours. So much of the public rhetoric is sowing fear about the danger of other people. So, taking all the \u00a0official precautions, \u00a0offer help and reassurance to … <\/p>\n

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