Be ye kind, one to another - (Eph 4:32)
Let me show brotherly love to all men
Let me show brotherly love to all men
You may feel that it is not easy to be kind to everyone, and probably it is not. If people are unpleasant to us the natural reaction is to pay them back in their own coin, but that is not the way to behave. It is not according to the teachings of the Christ.
The people who seem to be unlovable are probably those who most need kindness. These may be the unattractive ones who do not draw others to them. Possibly if someone took the trouble to show them some affection it might alter their outlook. Love warms the heart and brings out the best in people.
Maybe you know someone who seems to give out love to everyone. It shines through his eyes and you always feel better for having met him, do you not?
Look for something to like in those you meet. If we want to criticise we can usually pass judgement, but we should look for the good in others - expect the good from them - and so help to bring it forth.
The Path of Truth ; Vol. 59 No. 2, p. 110.
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