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“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” — Colossians 3:12 NIV
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” — 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV
Kindness is being caring or concerned for the well-being of others while being gentle, generous, and loving. Kindness is also listed in Galatians 5:22 as one of the fruits of the spirit and one of the characteristics we should strive to develop in our Christian walks with the power of the Holy Spirit at work in us.
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” — 1 John 3:18 NIV
We can find kindness all around us each day. There are many ways to perform kind acts and care for others:
Jesus teaches the importance of love and kindness. However, the Bible provides more than just a call to kindness but examples of cultivating kindness in action. Here are some examples of kind acts in the Bible:
The Bible provides numerous examples of way to foster kindness that we can learn from, particularly when it comes to developing kindness. By studying the stories and teachings of the Bible, we can gain insight into how kind acts can positively impact our relationships with others and bring us closer to our faith.
Do you want to join a kind community of students pursuing their degrees? Grand Canyon University offers both online degrees and in Phoenix, Arizona, on GCU’s main campus. To learn more about this degree, fill out the form on this page.
Approved by the local outreach coordinator of the Office of Spiritual Life on April 18, 2023
