Title: Show me a little kindness (mercy)
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In your opinion, which of these three would be a neighbor to the man who was struck by a robber? He said to him, “The one who showed mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise with you” (Luke 10:36-37).
We live in a society where kindness is increasingly rare. When we begin to see others as numbers or uncomfortable beings rather than persons, kindness disappears from view.
Humorist Robert Henry had a special experience when he went to a large discount store. There weren't many customers in the store, so he went to the cashier to pick up the items he wanted and pay the cashier. One was calling and the other was carrying things.
I waited for a while, but he didn't pay, so when I got closer to the cashier, I asked, "Did you get your number ticket? Even though he was the only person waiting to buy and pay, the clerk did not take a numbered ticket, so he did not pay the bill and was looking at other things.
I thought the clerk took the process seriously, so I dialed number 37 and went to the clerk. The calculator indicated that the last guest was number 34. At that time, the clerk called “Customer No. 35, Customer No. 36, Customer No. 37” in succession.
When he said his number was 37, he asked, “What can I do for you?” with a blank expression on his face, and he replied that he did not need it and left.
A few days ago, there were reports of people in the service industry suffering from mental pain and illness as a result of forced kindness. Many of those who show kindness suffer from the constant coercion of kindness that differs from their own, and it is often not possible to expect kindness where it is not.
Also, recently, as the crime of serial sexual assault by enticing people to show kindness has become known, it is an era in which schools and parents take the lead in teaching people to be careful about being kind to strangers.
But it would be wrong to remove kindness from our society just because there is a risk. Jesus, who came as the King of Kindness, also showed kindness to many people, but it was not only when he came as a compliment, he returned to misunderstanding and suffering. Even though he suffered on the cross to save many people, he was misunderstood and even condemned. Kindness costs a lot, but we can't buy it at any price.
To make kindness mine, you must:
1. Let kindness shine in your life.
One of the most important qualities of leadership is kindness. The story of the wind and the sun can teach a lesson that softness can be more powerful than coercive force.
When President Lincoln saw that one of the guests at the White House party accidentally spilled coffee on a coaster and drank it, and people were embarrassed, he purposely spilled a little coffee and decided to do the same after that person. Saved me from trouble. Afterwards, the party's attendees imitated the same behavior, demonstrating the power of gentle leadership.
William Wordsworth said, "The best part of a good man's life is his little, unknown, forgotten act of kindness and love." Even if no one notices, a little kindness can brighten up that person's life.
2. Don't leave the house without kindness.
One of the things we can share with others every day is kindness. Yield to the car in front of me, help me lift heavy loads, teach me the way, etc. I can give as much as I want without consuming what I have.
The kindness I show brings joy and happiness to others, but the consequences of my unkindness can be seen when I experience the unkindness of others. Kindness you do to someone you don't know doesn't go away, it comes back to you through someone you don't know.
3. Sing kindness.
We all have one kind of equipment that we can take with us anytime, anywhere. It is the 'tongue' in the mouth. Kind words travel the world and convey kindness to many people.
Application: Show kindness in words and deeds to the people you meet.