Growing up, I repeatedly saw my mother give items to needy people. I saw people come to our house with sad faces but leave with big smiles. Mom took care of their biggest worry.
Mom’s kindness made a big impression on my heart and influenced my interaction with others. To this day, I show kindness too.
I never realized how much effect my mother’s giving had until she hosted an event. People from different places turned up. Some I hadn’t seen in many years. Such influence.
One thing that encourages us to show kindness is knowing we will receive a reward. Our kindness won’t be wasted.
But beyond the rewards, God wants us to demonstrate this culture of kindness as Christ did. Christ was a kind man in all ways. We must be kind as well if we call ourselves Christians.
We live in a world where many are self-centered and don’t care about others. A believer sees a fellow believer going through a tough time but looks the other way.
Many try to avoid others’ challenges as much as possible, watching them suffer from afar. This shouldn’t be so.
Christ has called us never to tire of doing good. To accomplish this, we must be intentional about showing kindness and always be on the lookout for others.
Think of ways to show kindness to those around you.
Ebenezer Mabinuola is a writer.