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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