“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” -Ephesians 4:32 NIV
Though it’s not always easy, the Word of God encourages us to show kindness to one another whether in or out of the body of Christ. His love for us was/is so pure and true, that He gave us His all when He sacrificed His Son Jesus. despite the lack of His lack of sin nature, His holiness and our lack of worthiness for salvation, He deemed us worth saving and forgiving us of our sin. With all the love He has shown us, the unmerited favor extended to us, we’re honestly not qualified to decide who is worthy of our forgiveness. If we are truly our disciples and truly love Him, then we will simply obey His commands (John 14:15). Make a conscious effort today to show kindness and compassion to someone today. Not only does “love” truly reflect the heart of Christ and represent Him, but there is freedom in forgiveness and whom the Son sets free is free indeed (John 8:36)!
