Kindness Day 63
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he
saw him, he had compassion.
Luke
10:33
Living by the Spirit and being kind are not qualities that
will be noticed at first sight. Kindness is a fruit that is revealed in our actions.
A kind heart actively shows kindness without reservation or hesitation. Whereas
patience is responsive, kindness is not passive or awaiting an invitation.
Kindness takes initiative. The parable of “The Good Samaritan” exemplifies such
initiative.
The priest and Levite both crossed the street when they saw a
man in need. Their actions moved them away from showing kindness. Had they
known the man’s full background, perhaps they would have stopped to help.
However, it was the “kind” Samaritan who showed initiative and stepped into
action. He acted without concern for who would be the recipient of his
kindness. He did not know the story of the man in need. He simply acted.
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