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What Does the Bible Say About Kidness?

Scripture reveals that kindness isn't merely politeness—it's a reflection of God's character and a choice to actively serve and defend others.

Scripture on Kidness

Proverbs 31:8-9 Old Testament
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy."
1 Thessalonians 5:15 New Testament
"Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else."
Proverbs 11:17 Old Testament
"Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves."
Ephesians 4:32 New Testament
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
Colossians 3:12 New Testament
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."
The Bottom Line
Kindness is how we show the world that God's love is real, not by our words alone but by the way we treat people no one is watching.
Try Today

Do one act of kindness for someone who cannot repay you—help someone older with groceries, shovel snow for a struggling neighbor, or send an encouraging text to someone you haven't thought about in months.

Prayer

Jesus told His disciples, 'A new command I give you: Love one another' (John 13:34)—and kindness is love made visible.

Father, You are kindness itself. You've been kind to me when I deserve nothing. Yet I often pass by people's pain, too busy or too uncomfortable to act. Soften my heart. Show me who needs my kindness today—not the people who can thank me or repay me, but those You especially love. Give me courage to do small things with great love. Help me see others the way You do. In Jesus' name, Amen.

📚 Read Matthew 25:31-46 — Jesus describes kindness as the measure of our faith.

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