Fruit of the Holy Spirit in You - Kindness (Luke 6:38) Day 64
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Kindness (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)
Kindness Day 64
Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken
together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same
measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.
Luke
6:38
In the movie Pay It
Forward, a young boy
creates a national phenomenon with a simple idea - do kindness to others
without expectation of something in return, and eventually, it could come back
to bless you. Instead of blindly paying it forward with kindness, today, many
believers and non-believers prefer to withhold their kindness until there is
certainty that there will be reciprocity.
When it comes to kindness, it is not necessary that we have
material wealth to share. We may be accustomed to associating scriptures about
giving in reference to tithes and offerings. There are, however, more ways that
we all are able to give other than financially. When we possess so much
kindness that it overflows when shared, we give as Christ tells us to give.
See more at www.thefruitinyou.com
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Monday, March 30, 2015
Kindness (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)
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.
See more at www.thefruitinyou.com
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
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.
See more at www.thefruitinyou.com
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
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