Kindness (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Kindness                                                                                Day 62

Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

Matthew 7:12

So many people have become familiar with “The Golden Rule” that some do not attribute it to being one of Christ’s teachings. Now, some even use a twisted version of this lesson as an excuse to treat others harshly and to have a defensive mindset. They offer, “I will treat others badly if they cross me because I would expect the same in return.”

For us to follow Jesus’ teachings, we must do more than just go through the motions of kindness. We must move beyond simply performing one individual kind act and waiting for the right time to perform another. We should move toward having an ongoing attitude of kindness. Charitable donations and being courteous are ways of showing kindness. Our hearts, however, may reveal whether our motivations were to show a spirit of kindness, to make impressions on others, or only to receive for a tax deduction.

Are your thoughts toward others thoughts of kindness or self-promotion? Do you have a pure heart of kindness, or are you simply displaying well-trained public behaviors? Do you manifest the pure kindness of the Spirit in your thoughts and actions? If so, there will be fruit. Let us seek pure hearts that reveal the attitude we want others to have with us.

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