Be kind and compassionate to others...

Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

The Lord expects us to be kind to others, showing compassion to others. Showing compassion implies that are to show concern for others, be sympathetic towards them when they are going through a tough time. Life can be too busy, that we get consumed by our own world that we miss or overlook the distress in others. God wants us to take a moment, and be considerate of others. Support them where we see fit. Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes all that a person needs, is compassion, understanding of what they may be going through. Matthew 9:36 says: "When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So He began teaching them many things." Jesus displayed compassion whilst He was still on earth. Feeding people, healing people, spending time with those overlooked, teaching them and so much more. That is what God expects of us, as Jesus was sent to be a model for us, to teach us a way of life. All we can do, is try and ask God where we struggle to be compassionate and kind to others.

In addition to being kind and compassionate with one another, God expects us to forgive one another, just as He forgave us. We don't forgive people because they deserve the forgiveness, but to free ourselves and also because God said so. We are all humans, with our own flaws and weaknesses, which means we are bound to make mistakes sometimes. All that is needed, is understanding and a little bit of compassion, I believe forgiveness will be possible with those characteristics. 

Remember, we are to do that which we want others to do unto us...We reap what we sow...



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