While most people view the Golden Rule as a moral teaching enunciated by Jesus, he himself stated: “What I teach is not mine, but belongs to him that sent me. ” ​ — John 7: 16.
Kuigi enamik inimesi peab kuldset reeglit Jeesuse moraaliõpetuseks, ütles tema: „Minu õpetus ei ole minu oma, vaid selle, kes mind on läkitanud. ”