"Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of the Lord that leads you to repentence."(Romans 2:9)
Too many times I see in the world around us, the mark of the beast. People are abusing, taking advantage, hurting, and killing other people. Jesus came that we might have life, and life more abundently. So as a spirit warrior of the Most High God, we have to show kindness to one another.
"What is desirable in a man is his kindness." (Proverbs 19:22)
If people are ever going to see Jesus in this fallen world, it is going to be through our kindness. Our kindness, those selfless, unnamed acts for others, are the mark of a true spirit warrior. Many times people have been beaten up by words and actions, so that someone can get an advantage. That's the world's way. It is contrary to the world, to help your brother or sister. The world says take advantage of them.
When the people came out to be baptized by John the Baptist, they asked what should we do now? He said be fair and honest to those around you. Don't mistreat someone. Doesn't it feel good when someone blesses you? As a spirit warrior we know that the blessing is not in receiving, but in giving. Giving something that an individual might not have, if you didn't give of yourself.
Try it sometime. Bless someone out of the clear blue. Treat them to lunch, buy their groceries at the supermarket, drive your car not wanting to be the first in line. Do unto others as you want them to do onto you.
"But You are a God of forgiveness, Gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness." (Nehemiah 9:17)
Slow to anger. Too many times are flesh calls out to be justified. We don't control our anger. We vent because it needs to come out or we will get some cancer. I don't believe that! That's contrary to the Word of God. If we are kind, we will forgive people their mistakes and help them to a better life in Christ. But they must see that through our lives, our testimony. That's a spirit warrior's walk! That's what this life is all about - serving others and not ourselves
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