Yesterday we looked at the Biblical command found in Ephesians 4:32: "And be ye kind one to another...." The word "kind" means "to furnish what is needed; profitable, fit, and good for any use." Kindness is not just speaking something nice. It requires you to go beyond speech and include some action. Remember Jesus' words in Matthew 10:42: "And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward." In James 2:16, this principle was affirmed that kindness requires action: "And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?"
The Family Bible Notes explains: "Sacred regard to truth; freedom from violent, revengeful, or protracted anger; strict and conscientious integrity; diligence in lawful and useful business; compassion towards the needs, and a disposition to aid them--are all essential to completeness of Christian character: and no one has any more true religion than he has in these respects likeness to Christ."
Today, find someone that needs some kindness and do something for them; furnish something they need. It might be a cup of milk or just a hug. Whatever it is, show the love of Jesus Christ today and be kind.
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