This article is about one of the most important and powerful attitudes in the word of God.聽
Put into practice, this quality could change all your relationships for the better.聽聽What is this most outstanding concept?聽Kindness.
At first glance, kindness does not seem like a big deal.聽In fact, it is a concept that we teach to children.聽You go to pre-school and kindergarten, at least in part, to learn how to share and be kind to others.聽However, kindness is not childish.
Kindness is the starting point of every Godly action.聽It was God鈥檚 kindness that motivated him to save us (Titus 3:3-7).聽Kindness is the evidence that God鈥檚 Spirit lives in us (Galatians 5:22-23).聽Ultimately, 鈥淕od鈥檚 kindness leads you towards repentance鈥� (Romans 2:4).聽Kindness is powerful.
Several years ago, Sara and I got a dog.聽聽I do not like dogs, but I like Sara and she wanted one, and so Murphy came to live with us.聽When Murphy was being bad, I would try to force him to behave.聽I was not mean, but I was strict.聽聽
If he pulled on his leash, I would pull him the other way to show him who was in charge.聽When he was barking, I would go out and tell him to be quiet, but I would leave him outside.聽On the other hand, Sara played with him and gave him treats.聽When he was doing something that he should not be doing, she would patiently train him to be better.聽聽
Who do you think Murphy loved?聽Whose dog was Murphy?聽Murphy tolerated me, but he loved Sara.聽Her kindness did much more than my strictness.
If you want to influence someone, kindness is the place to start.聽If you would like to change the culture of your workplace, school or family, lead by being kind.聽If you want to draw someone closer to God, then start where God always starts, with kindness.
There is one disclaimer:聽if you are in an abusive or toxic relationship, you do not need to be kind; you need to seek other forms of help.聽Otherwise, your kindness will be used against you.聽However, in healthy circumstances, kindness can work wonders.
Being kind is not childish.聽It is Godly and powerful.
