• Home
  • Who We Are
  • Contact Us
  • Christian Life
  • Relationship
  • Church
  • Sermon Session
Faith Gazette | Words Inspiring People Through Faith
  • Home
  • Who We Are
  • Contact Us
  • Christian Life
  • Relationship
  • Church
  • Sermon Session
Logo
Logo
Christian Life

The Bible’s Definition of Kindness: What Does It Mean to Be Kind?

Mac Montoya
No Comments
29th June 2022
2 Mins read
be kind lettering on white surface

When most people think of the Bible, they think about rules and regulations that must be followed in order to live a good life. While there are certainly commandments and teachings about how to behave in a righteous way, the Bible is also full of stories about kindness. In this blog post, we will explore what the Bible says about kindness and discuss what it means to be kind.

The Bible on Kindness

Photo: Hannah Busing via UNsplash

One of the most well-known stories about kindness in the Bible is the story of the Good Samaritan. In this story, a man is robbed and left for dead on the side of the road. A priest and a Levite see him but do nothing to help. However, a Samaritan, who was considered to be an enemy of the Jews, stops and helps the man. He takes him to an inn and pays for his lodging. This story teaches us that anyone can be kind, even those who are considered to be our enemies.

The Bible also has many verses about loving others and treating them with kindness. For example, in Matthew 22:39, Jesus says, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” This verse teaches us that we should treat others with the same kindness and respect that we would want for ourselves. We should also be kind to those who are different from us, as Jesus taught in the story of the Good Samaritan.

Final Thoughts

So, what does it mean to be kind? The Bible tells us that it is important to love others and to treat them with respect. We should also be willing to help those who are in need, even if they are our enemies. When we are kind to others, we are showing the love of God. Try to be more intentional about being kind today, and you will surely make a difference in the world.

How will you show kindness today? Will you help a neighbor with their groceries, or pay for someone’s coffee? Maybe you will simply smile at a stranger. Whatever you do, remember that the little things often mean the most. Be kind and watch the world change for the better. Thank you for reading! God bless!

Check out some of our other posts!

  • Does the Design of a Church Mean Anything?
  • 10 Ways to Appreciate Christ Daily
  • 7 Signs You Need to Find a New Church

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
Shares
Written by

Mac Montoya

Mac is a writer who loves everything and anything creative under the sun. From anime to animals, he'll get giddy at the sight of perfect color combinations, goosebump-inducing scenes, and a long list of synonyms.
Write Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Previous Post

7 Signs You Need to Find a New Church

Next Post

10 Bible Verses to Help Reduce Stress

Featured Posts
Christian Life

The Reasons Why The Bible Is A Great Source of Wisdom

27th January 2023
Christian Life

7 Ways to Live an Exceptional Christian Life

26th January 2023
Relationship

Is God Mean? Why Some Have This Opinion of Him

25th January 2023
You might also like
art architecture travel marble
Relationship

The Strongest God: A Look at the Divine Beings of All Pantheons

11 Mins read
20th March 2022
man in black crew neck t shirt sitting beside woman in white long sleeve shirt
Christian Life

A Faith-Inspired Blueprint to Happiness: Finding Joy in Your Life

3 Mins read
12th September 2022
crop faceless spouses sitting on chairs in beige studio
Christian Life

When Your Spouse is Not a Christian: Tips for Living Out Your Faith

6 Mins read
14th October 2022
desk globe on shallow focus lens
Sermon Session

Theodicy: Why Did God Create Such a Cruel World?

6 Mins read
15th November 2022
brown sand love text on seashore
Relationship

How to Love God: A Guide To Growing Closer To Him

6 Mins read
15th December 2022
man wearing grey shirt standing on elevated surface
Christian Life

Does My Life Belong to Me, or to God?

6 Mins read
15th January 2023
© 2022 Faith Gazette. All Rights Reserved.
Logo
  • Privacy Policy
  • Who We Are
  • Contact Us
Logo
  • Home
  • Who We Are
  • Contact Us
  • Christian Life
  • Relationship
  • Church
  • Sermon Session
en English
ar Arabicbg Bulgarianzh-CN Chinese (Simplified)zh-TW Chinese (Traditional)hr Croatiancs Czechda Danishnl Dutchen Englishet Estoniantl Filipinofi Finnishfr Frenchde Germanhi Hindihu Hungarianid Indonesianit Italianja Japaneseko Koreanlv Latvianlt Lithuanianmk Macedonianms Malaymt Malteseno Norwegianpl Polishpt Portuguesero Romanianru Russiansr Serbiansk Slovaksl Slovenianes Spanishsv Swedishth Thaiuk Ukrainianvi Vietnamese
 

Loading Comments...