Kindness .....

@lena2000 (2392)
Belgium
August 26, 2007 4:05pm CST
"God's kindness leads you toward repentance" (Romans 2:4, NIV). Often God uses his people to show kindness to others, and it leads them to repentance. Do you have some ideas about how to show kindness to others? What do you do to show kindness? How has someone shown kindness to you? I'm hoping to find some new ways to show kindness to others.
4 responses
• United States
26 Aug 07
When I try and think of ways to show kindness to others, I always try and think of the kindness other people have shown to me. What is it that really impresses me? I always remember when someone goes out of their way to smile and just be friendly to me, whether it's a cashier at the grocery store or someone I just pass on the street. Sometimes a simple smile can cheer me up. Something else that impresses me is when people offer me a helping hand, expecting nothing in return. My advice is to just keep your eyes open for opportunities to help others in whatever capacity they need...even if but a smile.
@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
27 Aug 07
Your response is very lovely. I really enjoyed reading it. If there were more people like this in the world, it would definitely be a much better place.
@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
27 Aug 07
I believe that one of the best ways to show kindness and the love of God is to always forgive no matter what the person does. It was not easy for me to learn to forgive like this, but it is so worth it. Another way to show kindness is to be as genuine and sincere as possible. I can usually sense when someone is pretending to care and it makes my not want to trust that person at all in any situation. One should always do their best to keep their promises. If you are not sure that you can keep it, then say maybe or will see. Another good way to show kindness is to give people what you need and they will give it back to you. If you need a hug, give a hug. If you need a smile, smile at a stranger. It makes me feel real good when strangers smile back at me. When I am dealing with someone, I work hard to make them feel important and put them first. People like to know that they matter. When people are visiting with me, I let my answering machine get the call. If it is important I can hear the message, but I will not stop to answer the call. The thing about showing kindness is that it has so many rewards. People will be kind back to you( and not just the person you were kind to either). You will feel good about yourself. God will bless you. And also, you are likely to gain a lot more friends when they see how kind you can be.
@yemberzal (301)
• India
27 Aug 07
kindness is the quality generated by observing the commandments of the Creater. If a person submits his will to God , he gets kindness inherited.You can be kind to a person in distress but you must not be kind to a criminal. if a person treats his spouse in nice manner, he is exhibiting kindness. If a trader talks politely with the customer , he is showing kindness. however to retain the quality of kindness throughout one,s life, one should be God fearing.
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
27 Aug 07
I'm just kind because I can be. Its just me. I'd rather be kind than some sort of scumbag. I'm sorry its not so clear since it just a personal preference of mine. I show it through multiple methods, smiles, laughs, jokes, a listening ear, a helping hand (you can even see some of it in my responses). Most other show it to me in the same way or their own ways, its unique. If I think of any other forms of kindness or ways to show kindness I'll share them here. I'm feeling spent.