Why do we work so hard? at being nice, being benevolent? Are you looking for some kind of 'thank you'? Do you need affirmation? Do you need recognition? Or are we just being kind for the sake of being kind? It's a question we care about. We as humans need a little bit of 'you're doing a good job' don't we? We need some 'ataboy'.What if it were just a way of life? Let's translate this into Texan terms...say you're on the road and you let someone cut in front of you. What are you waiting for? The Wave...right?...out the back window? What if you don't get it. Are they less Texan? maybe. But what does it matter? You did what daddy taught you so who gives a flip if you're thanked? I realize this as I drive to work and understand that I'm in the midst of many different kinds of people who come from many different places. I realize that Christ wasn't expecting anything and He gave anyway. In this particular instance, this is what Jesus would do. Just don't ask me to wear that dang bracelet. Jesus wouldn't wear that bracelet! I'm pretty sure of that!
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We do certain acts of kindness in response to another's act of kindness (e.g., our wave to the trailing motorist). We (at least most) see this as JUSTICE or what we should do. The key is stepping it up to MERCY, with our random acts of kindness.
It reminds me of Jesus' lecture that it is easy to love a friend; the challenge is to love your enemies.
You are so right! Sometimes I do let someone cut in during rush hour and I find myself get irritated because I didn't get my due wave in the rearview mirror. As I mutter "Jerk", I am gently reminded that I should be kind simply to please my Father. Plain and simple. To be a good reflection of His love.
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