The principle of Kindness reflects the heart of the Gospel, where strength is found in the willingness to uplift and heal rather than in the power to dominate or criticise. Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV) encourages us, "And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you."
It's about holding out a hand to someone struggling to stand, encouraging those who are downtrodden, and offering ourselves as a testament to God's unfailing love. When we are kind, we lift up everyone we are kind to.
Kindness reflects God’s strength, not human frailty. As followers of Christ, we are called to be conduits of this grace, transforming our environments with acts of kindness that resonate with the strength and love of our Creator. In this journey, may we always choose to give away our strength, fostering a world that thrives on empathy, compassion, and kindness.
Quote
Kindness costs nothing and blesses everyone.
Prayer
Lord, would You show me the best way to be kind to my community? Amen.
Action Point
Pick a day soon when you choose to be kind to everyone you meet.
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(NKJV) Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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