Name Tags: You are… Kind

Love is patient. Love is kind.

1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV)

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32 (ESV)

A man who is kind benefits himself…

Proverbs 11:17 (ESV)

To be kind is to be considerate. I believe kindness has no middle ground. We either consider others' feelings in all circumstances– or we do not. 

If life is a test, take a kindness test:

  1. A new guy or girl comes to school or work and appears uncomfortably awkward. Do you turn your back like everyone else– or MAKE THE FIRST MOVE TO BE WELCOMING?

  2. A frazzled lady in a check-out line is trying to control two frisky kids. Do you ignore her since you're in a rush– or INVITE HER TO STEP AHEAD OF YOU?

  3. A lonely widow who lives close to you gets sick– and ends up in the hospital. Do you plan to see her, but soon forget– or MAKE THE TIME… EVEN THOUGH YOU’RE BUSY?

  4. A forgetful server brings your food late and the order is completely messed up. Do you get mad and complain publicly– or DO YOU SMILE AND SPEAK TO HER NICELY?

  5. A clearly troubled, hurt, or sad stranger appears in your path, train, or waiting room. Do you pretend you don't see and pass by– or WILL YOU BE THE GOOD SAMARITAN?

  6. A friend with strong political beliefs (with which you disagree), is on a rant. Do you dive in to tell him how he’s wrong– or WILL YOU PATIENTLY RISE ABOVE IT?

Actors, models, and talent for Christ:

In this world, kindness is in short supply. So when you act unexpectedly kind, expect surprisingly impressed viewers.

Because in this age of selfish frenzy, your kindness beckons eyes like a lighthouse. Kindness is a cross-cultural beacon, and it's appreciated everywhere.

What better way to represent Jesus?

Name Tags: You Are… Kind (Part 57)

NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players.’ Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.

Carey Arban