Kindness: the virtue of the man whose Neighbor's good is as dear to him as his own.
Five Characteristics of Kindness (by Steve Shertzinger)
1. Be Sensitive: "Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others." Phil 2:4
2. Be Supportive: ..Healing words give us life.. Proverbs 15:4
The upright speak what is helpful. Proverbs:10:32
If God gave you a dollar for every kind word you said and took away a dollar for every unkind word you said, would you be rich or poor?
3. Be Sympathetic: Rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15
Strong people are not afraid to show emotion.
4. Be Straitforward: Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. Proverbs 27:6
Sometimes kindness means being truthful even though it hurts.
5. Be Spontaneous: Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people. Gal. 6:10
When it comes to kindness, good intentions don't count.
The number one enemy of kindness is busyness.
2 comments:
It kind of made me think... would I be rich or poor? Hmmmmmm. I certainly hope I would at least be middle class.
I think the last point really struck me. When I feel neglected, it is certainly because I feel others have chosen their business above me, which makes me feel devalued. Its been a really new and exciting thing for me to dedicate myself to really being there for others.
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