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"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." (Luke 6:38)
We learn to be kind by receiving kindness. The greatest kindness any of us has ever known is that of the Almighty through Jesus Christ. In difficult times in our relationships we must reflect on what we have received in order to properly judge what we should give.
Young people need to be guided into a proper apprecieation for the kindness of God that has appeared to us in order to be able to manifest a like kindness toward the world.
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to asociate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. (Romans 12:16)
And, as with anything, practice makes perfect, create for your family opportunities to practice the virtue of kindness. There are plenty of good works to be done.
Excerpt from "Teaching Kindness" by Jeff Asher.
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