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What is the best way to show kindness to those around us?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen firsthand the impact that kindness can have on people's lives. It's not just about putting on a friendly face, but about genuinely showing care and concern for others. When we take the time to help others, whether it's a neighbor in need or a friend who's going through a tough time, we're not only showing kindness, but we're also reflecting the love of Christ. In our household, my wife Susan and I have made it a point to teach our children the importance of kindness and good manners. We've encouraged them to help others, whether it's cutting the grass for an elderly neighbor or baking cookies for police officers and firefighters. By doing so, they're learning to value others above themselves and to see the world from someone else's perspective. And it's not just about the actions themselves, but about the attitude behind them. When our children show kindness and respect to others, it's a reflection of the love and compassion that they've learned from us. As I reflect on my own life, I realize that kindness is not just something we do for others, but it's also something that we receive from others. When I'm feeling down or struggling with a difficult situation, it's the kindness of others that often lifts me up and gives me hope. And that's exactly what we should be striving for in our relationships with others - to be a source of kindness, compassion, and love, just as Christ has been to us. By doing so, we're not only showing kindness to others, but we're also reflecting the character of God Himself.
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mere christianity
c s lewis
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
systematic theology
wayne grudem
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