kindness in action

the noted american theologian Phillips Brooks advised, "Be such a man, and live such a life, that
if every man were such as you, and every life a life like yours, this earth would be God's Paradise." one tangible way to make the world a more godly place is to spread kindness wherever we go.

for christian believers, kindness is not an option, it is a commandment. in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus declares, "In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets." (Matt 7:12). Jesus did not say, "In some things, treat people as you wish to be treated." and HE did not say, "From time to time, treat other with kindness." but what Jesus said is that we should treat others as we wish to be treated in EVERYTHING and AT ALL TIMES. this, of course, is a tall order indeed, but as christians, we are commanded to do our best.

today, as you consider all the thing that Christ has done in your lives, honor HIM by being a little kinder than necessary. honor HIM by slowing down long enough to say an extra word of encouragement to someone who needs it. honor HIM by picking up the phone and calling a distant friend.....for no reason other than to say, "hi, how are you? i was just thinking of you, that's why i called." honor Christ by following HIS commandment ad obeying the Golden Rule. HE expects no less, and HE deserves no less.

even as we celebrate our beloved country's 50th independence day, go and show kindness to our fellow countrymen irregardless of race, culture and religion. Christ came and loved the whole world, not just selected people but everyone. we must also do the same, don't just reserve acts of kindness to our loved one and fellow christians, but also to the rest of the people around our lives. this is how we become a good testimony for God. have a nice day all of you Happy Merdeka Day !!!

quote of the day:

"When you extend hospitality to others, you're not trying to impress people, you're trying to reflect God to them." by Max Lucado