I struggled to find something to write after this. It is so deeply profound to me.
But then I realized that this is precisely what Paul was saying in 2nd Corinthians 6:6 from last week. The very way of life he expressed that he was following - including kindness - was specifically meant to do this thing: give evidence to how the love of God had melted his sinful heart and, in turn, work to present God in a way to melt the sinful hearts of others.
Do I seek to melt others hearts? Or do I hammer them?
W. in CA
ReplyDelete2 Corinthians 1: 3-5 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 5 For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.
We are most successful with real kindness when the love of Jesus shows through us, comforting others. That kind of love is paired with empathy and respect. We also, are a work in progress.
Hmm, wish I could edit this with a line separating Scripture from my 2 cents.
DeleteKindness costs nothing and the smiles that result from being shown kindness can brighten up a dull day......ask me how I know TB. The world needs more of this.
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