We need more empathy
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. (Romans 12:15 ESV)
No matter how small
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. (Hebrews 10:24 NLT)
Strength of character in kindness
What is desired in a man is steadfast love. (Proverbs 19:22 ESV)
It also benefits you
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. (Proverbs 3:3 NIV)
God gave us the responsibility
The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to dress it and keep it. (Genesis 2:15)
Easier said than done
Are any of you wise or sensible? Then show it by living right and by being humble and wise in everything you do. (James 3:13 CEV)
“Unexciting” sacrifices
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:13 NLT)
It’s a privilege to be a giver of kindness
A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples in silver settings. (Proverbs 25:11 CSB)
Treat everyone with politeness
Discover how one man's act of kindness in a supermarket queue transformed a rude encounter. Learn why treating everyone with politeness matters, regardless of their behavior.
Create peace by loving others into good will
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me — practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:9. ESV)
God gave us the responsibility
Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it. (Genesis 2:15 NKJV)
I can recycle you
Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 NKJV)
It’s not just about money
Let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7 NKJV)
Not to judge according to outward appearances
For man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. (1 Samuel 16;7b KJV)
If we can look beyond appearances
Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. (Psalm 82:3)
“Go, and do likewise.”
But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" (Luke 10:29 ESV)
Kindness is one of God’s attributes
Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness… (Colossians 3:12 ESV)
Even if their beliefs are different from mine
Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! (Romans 12:15–16 NLT)