![]() Let us therefore receive it and then pass it along to others. Proverbs 11:17 NIV 17 Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves. ![]() Today, may you experience the richness of Christ’s kindness, knowing that His mercy is extended to us in every aspect of life. When we experience it, we learn to appreciate Him in a deeper way. 18 ‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in their guilt. NIV Compare Let your gentleness be evident to all. Just as my husband’s reaction to me losing my key made me appreciate him more, God’s mercy does the same thing. 17 ‘Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart. God wants us to experience His mercy, but in the same way as we receive it, we need to extend it to others. Here is a foundational truth: God is a God of kindness, tolerance, and patience, and His kindness is what brings us to repentance. When we behave like this, we show contempt for the riches of God’s “kindness, tolerance, and patience.” Instead, we need to recognize His kindness toward us. Colossians 3:12 ESV Put on then, as Gods chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, Proverbs 31:26 ESV She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. ![]() However, in this passage, Paul is questioning why we are expecting to escape God’s judgement when doing the same things as those we judge. Proverbs 11:17 ESV A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. We like it for ourselves, but when others are concerned, we want them to get what we believe they deserve. Many times, we do not like to extend grace to others. I might have even accused him of being careless, or questioned how he didn’t notice it falling off the keyring. Not only was he not angry, he was sympathetic knowing this could have happened to anyone.ĭo you know why I was nervous he’d be angry? Because I would have been angry. When I finally worked up the courage to tell him, he dismissed it with a shrug, commenting, “These things happen.” I was so relieved. Here is a foundational truth: God is a God of kindness, tolerance, and patience, and His kindness is what brings us to repentance.Īfter I had given up the search, I dreaded telling my husband that the key was gone, as I expected him to be angry, even though it was an accident.
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