Be Ye ...Kind

As I meditated on this little commandment, I thought about how much of God's Word -- the 10 Commandments, the Beatitudes, many of God's instructions, promises, warnings, etc. are short and very clear---not wordy and vague.  Perhaps this is so it will be much easier to memorize and hide in our hearts.  The Psalmist said God's law was his meditation all the day!
So, today, let us meditate a little while on this sweet commandment in Ephesians 4:32.
     "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."

The first part of this verse --"be ye kind one to another" -- is probably one of the very first scriptures we learn as a little child.  Many of us memorized it and have quoted it since we were two or three years old; but, far too often, we fail to practice it in our daily living.  It doesn't cost us anything to be kind, and it means so much in our relationships with other people.

Some synonyms for the word "kind" are:  tender---gracious---loving---good---affectionate---gentle---considerate---sympathetic---helpful---merciful.
Do these words describe you, or do you find yourself spewing forth bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, evil speaking and malice like the apostle Paul talked about in verse 31?  Don't stop there at verse 31!  Let us go on to verse 32 and be kind one to another.

I like this little quote from an unknown source:
     "Let no one ever come to you without coming away better and happier.  Be the living expression of God's kindness:  kindness in your face -- kindness in your eyes -- kindness in your smile -- and kindness in your warm greeting."

Let's make this a "practice day" of being kind one to another!!