“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” I Corinthians 11:1. Sometimes, as we hurry about our own responsibilities, we become too busy to care about other people. But we must remember that Jesus urges us to show kindness and concern for others. He set the example for us by being a servant. We need to take the […]
“I will judge his house… because his sons made themselves vile, and he did not restrain them.” I Samuel 3:13. Eli let his two sons do pretty much as they pleased. He rebuked them only after it was too late. As a result they died. His was a false kindness. God, however, is compassionate but not permissive. He chastens us […]
“To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend.” Job 6:14. In the Bible we are told that during Job’s time of grieving, his three friends came to mourn with him and to comfort him. For the first 7 days they sat and wept with him because he was in deep sorrow (Job […]
“I will judge his house… because his sons made themselves vile, and he did not restrain them.” I Samuel 3:13. Eli let his two sons do pretty much as they pleased. He rebuked them only after it was too late. As a result they died. His was a false kindness. God, however, is compassionate but not permissive. He chastens us […]
“Mephibosheth…shall eat at my table like one of the king’s sons.” II Samuel 9:11. David was pleased to show kindness to Jonathan’s son. Some may have disregarded Mephibosheth because he was lame, or because he was from Saul’s household, but David’s action showed that he valued him greatly. In God’s eyes, every person is important. […]