Definition of Kindness
1. the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
1. the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
2. a kind act; favor: his many kindnesses to me.
3. kind behavior: I will never forget your kindness.
4. friendly feeling; liking.4
Here are ten great Bible verses for World Kindness Day (a day to practice random acts of kindness).
- “An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.” (Proverbs 12:25)
- “He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done.” (Proverbs 19:17)
- This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the LORD. (Jeremiah 9:23-24)
- “[God] has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.” (Acts 14:17)
- “God’s kindness leads you toward repentance.” (Romans 2:4)
- “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” (1 Corinthians 13:4)
- “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23)
- “… the incomparable riches of [God's] grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.” (Ephesians 2:7)
- “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32)
- “When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior.” (Titus 3:4-6)
WORLD KINDNESS IDEAS
- Bake up a big batch of cookies and take them into work.
- Pick some fresh flowers, from your yard of course, and deliver them to a lonely person in a retirement home.
- Offer to wash your neighbor’s car.
- Step outside that comfortable comfort zone and do something nice for a perfect stranger today.
- When you are waiting in line to pay for your favorite cup of Joe, surprise the stranger waiting in line behind you and pay for his or hers!
- Let someone “cut” in front of you while you are waiting in line at the checkout counter.
- If you see a grocery cart in the parking lot, push it back into the corral. Remember, a real live person has to go out and gather up all those carts.
- Don't forget our four-legged friends on World Kindness Day. Adopt a pet or volunteer at your local animal shelter!
- Free Kindness Day Electronic Greetings – Send a free e-card to a friend or loved one from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation.
- Join the World Kindness Bloggers Unite Movement
FOR THE KIDS!
KID ACTIVITIES FOR KINDNESS
LESSON PLANS AND ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS
SCHOOL ACTIVITY IDEAS
QUOTES
The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. --Unknown No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. --Aesop quotes (Ancient Greek Fabulist and Author of a collection of Greek fables. 620 BC-560 BC) Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate. --Albert Schweitzer quotes (German medical Missionary, Theologian, Musician and Philosopher. 1952 Nobel Peace Prize, 1875-1965) It is the characteristic of the magnanimous man to ask no favor but to be ready to do kindness to others. --Aristotle quotes (Ancient Greek Philosopher, Scientist and Physician, 384 BC-322 BC) Forget injuries; never forget kindness. --Confucius quotes (China's most famous teacher, philosopher, and political theorist, 551-479 BC) What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? --Jean-Jacques Rousseau quotes (French philosopher and writer whose novels inspired the leaders of the French Revolution, 1712-1778) Kindness is loving people more than they deserve. --Joseph Joubert quotes (French Essayist and moralist, 1754-1824) To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life. --Samuel Johnson quotes (English Poet, Critic and Writer. 1709-1784) I prefer you to make mistakes in kindness than work miracles in unkindness. --Mother Teresa of Calcutta quotes (Albanian born Indian Missionary and Founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity. Nobel Prize for Peace in 1979. 1910-1997) |
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