“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32
This is just one of many verses in the bible where we are called as Christians to be kind to one another. And I think it’s safe to say that we all are aware that this is something that we should be doing in our day-to-day lives.
But are we really doing what God is calling of us? Is God’s version of kindness the same as ours?
Let’s look at a another verse.
“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.” -Luke 6:35
We are not only called to be kind to fellow believers, but to everyone. Yes, everyone. Even if they don’t appear to deserve it.
We are also called to be kind, and not expect a reward. Be kind for the sake of being kind, as some would say.
Let’s bring it back to what we learned in Sunday School. Remember the little saying we learned?
What Would Jesus Do?
So how will you be kind? Does that kindness include not ignoring the homeless man on the street, and instead offering to help? Does it mean helping out a coworker, even though you just really want to go home? How can you be more like Jesus?
So today I challenge you: go out of your way to be kind to someone. Put forth that effort into being who God calls us to be. Then try to make it a daily lifestyle, until kindness comes naturally. If you have to, write yourself a little reminder, whether it be a note on your mirror or just on your hand, put forth that effort, and be who God has called you to be.
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In the life of ash 
Great post! Thanks for this Ashley. I wish the ‘Christian’ in my latest blog would read this because he is not being kind at all. It is bad enough when non-believers are cruel, but it beggars belief when somebody who claims to love Jesus is so horrid. I would value your opinion on how you think I should help. Thanks again.
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Glad I could help! I’m always an advocate that you can’t change a person who doesn’t want to be changed. That’s a decision that they have to make themselves. But, you could help by being an example of what a kind Christian looks like. And maybe it wouldn’t hurt to have a conversation with him in a kind and supportive way. Let him know that his actions are hurting others, and offer to help him out and show him what it means to be kind. But again, you can’t make that change for him. That’s up to him! Hope that helps!
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I agree. I’m grateful for your wisdom 🙂
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