A Good Return!

What kind of return do we get for our actions? Granted, some may not treat us well regardless of the KINDNESSES we show them. However, most often, the manner in which we approach life and the consideration we give others drastically impacts the character of what comes back our direction.

Solomon noted…
“A MAN WHO IS KIND BENEFITS HIMSELF, but a cruel man hurts himself.” ( Proverbs 11:17 ESV)

Sometimes people can become their own worst enemy. Because of the way some approach life -- trying to gain every advantage for self they can -- they find themselves without friends or those who would help them when assistance is needed. How lonely it can be at the top when one has stepped on everyone else to get there!

Someone has stated, “Kindness is one thing you can’t give away. It always comes back.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E. C. McKenzie]

Solomon put it this way:
“(24) One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. (25) WHOEVER BRINGS BLESSING WILL BE ENRICHED, and ONE WHO WATERS WILL HIMSELF BE WATERED.” ( Proverbs 11:24-25 ESV)

Here Solomon contrasted the outcomes between a stingy and generous spirit. According to the principle of sowing and reaping ( Galatians 6:7), sowing KINDNESS generally means one will reap a harvest of the same. We may not always reap the KINDNESS from everywhere it has been sown, but it will come back to us from those who recognize such being characteristic of our life.

There are many things we may be limited in what we can give. KINDNESS is something we all have that we can share. It doesn’t have to cost money though it may at times be the providing of some. The act may simply be the giving of a little of our time to another who needs encouragement or a helping hand. It may be the act of forgiving and deciding to not hold ill feelings toward one who has wronged us. KINDNESS can take on many forms, each one with the potential of benefiting others while at the same time ultimately enriching and refreshing ourselves.

Paul exhorted…
“(9) And LET US NOT GROW WEARY OF DOING GOOD, for IN DUE SEASON WE WILL REAP, if we do not give up. (10) So then, as we have opportunity, LET US DO GOOD TO EVERYONE, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” ( Galatians 6:9-10 ESV)

Have a great day RECEIVING THE BENEFITS OF SOWING TO THE GLORY OF GOD!
Carl

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