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Sep 10, 2023 · In order to perceive Jesus’s kindness in his severe, discomforting, disturbing invitations, we need to keep in mind what he is doing through his words and works: First, Jesus is revealing what God is like in his full triune nature. Second, Jesus is revealing what we are like in our full fallen nature.
- Healing the Leper. When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”
- Dining With a Sinner. Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; was a chief tax collector and was wealthy.
- Preaching to the Gentiles. Now he had to go through Samaria. So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph.
- Showing Compassion to the Sick. As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her.
Let us remember Jesus’ unexpected kindness in this situation and strive to emulate his example in our own lives. We can choose to forgive and show compassion, even in the face of injustice and societal norms that urge us to condemn. Through forgiveness, we can create a world filled with love, understanding, and second chances.
May 1, 2024 · His kindness came to us. Jesus, the incarnate deity, came to earth to show us the greatest act of kindness and love on the cross at Calvary. Death was defeated and not only that, by the Holy Spirit we too can have access to the fruit of kindness. We can live out and be kind to others in a way that is out of this world.
- God Is Kind
- Being A Kind Christian to Nonbelievers
- Being A Kind Christian to Fellow Christians
- Are You A Kind Christian?
I’ve been super burdened with the witness of the Church for a while now. Maybe you have too. It seems many people don’t associate Christians (or Jesus) with kindness. The way Christians interact with each other and with people who don’t know Jesus yet sometimes has not communicated the kindness of God but rather communicated harshness. This grieves...
Pastor Daniel referenced a verse in his message that I had casually read several times before but, as I started studying it, I started to grasp its implications even more. Note that Galatians 6:10 calls Christians to do good to everyone, especially those in the family of faith, not only those in the family of faith. Are you kind to your brothers an...
Sometimes as Christians we have a hard time being kind to our neighbors in the world who don’t yet know Jesus, but sometimes we also have a hard time being kind to each other. This is where I struggle the most. It’s way easier for me to be compassionate and gracious to people who don’t share my faith than it is for me to treat other Christians that...
What if people said about us, “I’m so intrigued by this Jesus. I want to know more about Him. His people are so kind.” I believe that can be the case. I believe that through our lives people will experience the kindness of Jesus and be drawn to Him. So let me ask you three questions I’ve been asking myself: Are you a kind Christian? (When you are k...
Jul 17, 2024 · Whether through acts of kindness, advocating for justice, being generous to people in need or simply offering a listening ear, we can reflect the compassion of Jesus in our world. Jesus demonstrated compassion through His miracles, His teachings and ultimately, His death and resurrection. His life provides a powerful model for us to emulate.
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Nov 11, 2019 · Kindness in his name should never be a self-righteous cover for shaming and finger-pointing; still, when we practice kindness before an audience of One, it will matter less how others perceive it. 3. Jesus enables you be kind when it doesn’t help.
