Posts Tagged ‘ Be Kind ’

VerseD: Micah 6:8

‭He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Micah 6:8, ESV‬

Our sovereign God has shown us the path of peace: to love God through acknowledging His goodness and our need for Him and by living rightly with others in kindness, love, and justice.

VerseD: Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love

Ephesians 4:2, ESV

We must realize our shared state, as revealed by observation and within the pages of Scripture: we are all horrible sinners, and God alone is good.

May we love each other with the same love and kindness Christ showed us.

VerseD: Luke 6:27-28

“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”

Luke 6:27‭-‬28, ESV

We say we want to be kind to others, but it is by studying and sharing God’s Word, which reveals the kindness of God toward us in Jesus, that we know what true kindness is.

VerseD: Colossians 4:6

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Colossians 4:6, ESV

We ought to be more kind to those outside the Church, for they are lost, just as Jesus spoke kindly to lost sinners. May they see our gratitude for a kind Savior through our kindness yet firmness on truth.

VerseD: Ephesians 4:31-32

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:31‭-‬32, ESV

Remember: rarely do others attack us, rather they are attacking Christ. He can defend Himself.
Show the love, kindness, and grace to others (even in church) that He has shown through Christ.

VerseD: Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
Proverbs 12:25, ESV

We all struggle sometimes.

And, sometimes, all it takes to make the day better is a friendly encouragement.

Now, turn to your neighbor and say “You’re beautiful.” (In Christ)

VerseD: Proverbs 17:22

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22, ESV

Be kind to others, lifting each other up.

Encourage others, bring a shoulder or an arm to help.

Share the Lord, showing His joy and healing.

VerseD: Ephesians 4:32

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32, ESV

As Chrisitians, we have been failing to be kind to each other.

Denominations are not the problem. Sects are not the problem.

We are the problem.

Forgive and be kind, as Christ did for us.