“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” – Ephesians 2:10
The scripture makes it clear we are created for good works. Good works come in many forms: acts of love, charity, kindness, or good will.
Focus a little on kindness. I Corinthians 13:4 “Charity suffereth long, and is kind”
Kindness is an attitude of seeking the best for our neighbors. It may be a kind word. It may be an act of generosity. It may cost little or nothing. But it results in great reward, to the giver and to the receiver.
Kindness does not mean weakness. As in, being kind only because we don’t have the power to do otherwise, or because we will suffer if we are not kind
Kindness is not just being kind in order to get something in return.
To whom should we be kind? To those who deserve it. And to those who don’t deserve it.
Ephesians 4:32 – “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” It’s important to practice kindness to those closest to us. These are the people who know us best, they know our weaknesses, and our faults. And we know their weaknesses and their faults. Because you know them so well, you know how to not be kind to them. And you know best how to be kind to them.
Be kind to those who are not kind to you, and who don’t deserve your kindness.
“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.” – Luke 6:35.
Don’t skip over that. “your reward shall be great”.
Want to be like God? Be kind.