The words we say
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. (Proverbs 16:24 ESV)
Don’t overthink it
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. (Proverbs 11:25 KJV)
You should follow His steps
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21 NKJV)
Little acts of selflessness
Give, and it will be given to you … For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you (Luke 6:38 NKJV)
Nothing precious comes easy
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. (1 John 4:7 KJV)
It takes courage to be loving
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. (Psalm 31:24 KJV)
The power of healing
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up. (James 5:15 KJV)
We have God’s love
Who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. (2 Corinthians 1:4 ESV)
Listening is a talent
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak… (James 1:19 KJV)
In Word, In Deed
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17)
The universal need for love
Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:4-5 NKJV)
We need more empathy
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. (Romans 12:15 ESV)
Strength of character in kindness
What is desired in a man is steadfast love. (Proverbs 19:22 ESV)
Will you do your best?
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. (John 20:21)
The core of My nature
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. (1 John 4:11)
God’s wonderful gift
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
Not so with God’s love
The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. (Psalms 103:8 NLT)
That is a tall order
Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other. (Romans 12:10)
Be gentle to all
Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. (Colossians 3:13, ESV)