Category: Kindness
Kindness Rewarded
In Ruth 2, Boaz came upon Ruth, and found out who she was. He encouraged her to stay nearby, promising protection, food and drink. He was a good man, and his mercy toward Ruth was commendable.
But Ruth, a stranger to the country, had a hard time understanding why he would be so kind to her, so she asked, “Why have I found favor in your eyes, that you should take notice of me, since I am a foreigner?” (2:10).
Listen to the answer Boaz gave, “It has been fully reported to me, all that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband, and how you have left your father and your mother and the land of your birth, and have come to a people whom you did not know before. The LORD repay your work, and a full reward be given you by the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge” (2:11-12 ).
Ruth’s kindness was rewarded by Boaz with kindness returned. This does not always happen, but rest assured that good and decent people respond well to kindness on our part! And, more importantly, remember that if your kindness is not well received by men, it is nevertheless seen and accepted by God!
“But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High…” (Luke 6:35).
Sermon: A Present View Help by Young People
The Lesson discusses both the commendable and condemnable aspect of the young generation’s views concerning Judgment and Kindness.
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Five “Golden” Rules
(Adapted from a sermon outline “starter” that appeared on Facebook by Mark Posey on 1/19/24)
Anyone who is familiar with the teaching of Jesus Christ will know what is called the “golden rule.” “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 7:12).
The rule encompasses the most important truth for the Christian, and that is the imperative of love. “Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails…” (1 Corinthians 13:4-8). It is not inappropriate to call it the golden rule, though that is a name given it by man, not found in scripture. Continue reading “Five “Golden” Rules”
Being Nice!
The book of Ruth shows a trio of characters who understand what it means to be kind in your treatment of others.
