Jesus was known for showing kindness, compassion, love, all the God kind of acts! He had a" reputation" people followed him every where he went, large crowds wanted to hear what he had to say. On the other hand there was those who couldn't stand him, they stoned him with there words! It was an old testament mind set, the law and all it regulations! There hearts where not full of this kindness and mercy that Jesus was operating in. Thank you Jesus that you came and showed all these acts of the God kind of love, and demonstrated to us that we ourselves can live this way as well! The test comes for all of us when someone sticks a fork in us, how do we react! How are our words going to be, words of kindness, or assuming the worst? We all have been challenged with this at some point in our life. If we are ruled with the word of God, then that will lead you, rather than our carnal impulses!
Jesus rescued us with His kindness, and Love and demonstrated that on the cross! Their is more faith in that power of KINDNESS, MERCY, LOVE, to show to anyone! We think we win sometimes by reacting with wrong words, it makes us feel stronger! That is such a lie, it makes our flesh feel good, but the truth of it is there is Power in showing kindness of words. The bible says to think more of others than we think of ourselves. Philippians 2: Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
Our reputation has to be one of kindness and mercy as well, there are benefits to this way of life. The bible if full of scriptures to prove this!
Proverbs 3: 1-4- My Son do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let not kindness and truth forsake thee; Bind them about thy neck: Write them upon your heart : So shall you find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man . Your neck never leaves you, so when we put kindness around our neck, its always ready to be manifested in our lives to others!
Look at the benefits God promised with doing this, in that scripture! We can all do this with His amazing Grace. Its choosing to be filled up with the things of God so when things happen we are prepared to act with kindness. All things are possible with Him! It doesn't mean its always going to be so easy, thoughts will come at you saying go on say those things against that person, think the worst. We can all do it with Gods help and think the best about that person. James 1:19- My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this; Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
We grow in Grace, so I encourage you to let your light shine with His Kindness! Just remember people around you are getting whatever you are full of," full of self or full of Jesus."
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