Compassion and Courtesy In A Discourteous World

This week's devotional from Ted Brabham comes to us from 1 Peter 3:8

"Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous."

As Christians, we are instructed to be courteous and compassionate. As believers, we are called to be gracious, humble, gentle, and kind.

But sometimes, we fall short. Sometimes, amid the busyness and confusion of everyday life, we may neglect to share a kind word or a kind deed.

This oversight hurts others, and it hurts us as well.

Today, slow yourself down and be alert for those who need your smile, your kind words, or your helping hand. Make kindness a centerpiece of your dealings with others.

They will be blessed, and you wil be, too. So make this promise to yourself and keep it: Honor Christ by obeying His Golden Rule. He deserves no less. And neither, for that matter, do they.

Thought for the Day: While great brilliance and intellect are to be admired, they cannot dry one tear or mend a broken spirit. Only kindness can accomplish this.

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