"They replied, 'If you will be kind to these people and please them and give them a favorable answer, they will always be your servants." 2 Chronicles 10:7 (NIV) The King James versions reads: "And they spake unto him, saying, If thou be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be thy servants for ever."
This verse, penned by the Prophet Ezra under the divine inspiration of The Holy Spirit of God, reflects the advice which the old wise men, who had been with King Solomon during his good times, gave to the new King Rehoboam, the son of Solomon. Their advice was for him to be kind to the people, speak good words to them, and give them a favorable reply. In his old age, Solomon had turned from God, his wisdom failed him, he wasted his vast treasures, and he burdened the people with taxes and servitude. After Solomon's death the people asked Rehoboam to ease their burdens. (2 Chronicles 10:4)
A kind word can turn away wrath. (Proverbs 15:1) A kind word can comfort and encourage. (Proverbs 12:25) As believers, we are taught to be kind to one another. (Ephesians 4:24) Kindness is part of the fruit of The Holy Spirit of God which should be displayed by all believers. (Galatians 5:22-23) It is good advice, and it is Godly advice, to be kind to others. It is not good to ignore wise counsel or The Word of God. Those who are not kind to, and who
mistreat the people of God, will incur the wrath of God. (Deuteronomy 32:35 and Romans 12:19) We should treat people the way that we would like for them to treat us. (Matthew 7:12)
Showing posts with label act of kindness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label act of kindness. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Say A Kind Word To Someone Who Is Heavy-hearted
"An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up." Proverbs 12:25 (NIV)
King Solomon said that a heavy heart can weigh a man down, but a kind word of consolation can lift him up.
When people are mourning, grieving, depressed, or down in the dumps, some times all it takes is a kind word, words of consolation and comfort, or just a shoulder for them to lean on, that is all that they need to get them through a difficult moment in time. Everybody who needs our help does not need our money. Just being there for them physically, or a call on the telephone can make a world of difference in how they feel. So, as the songs say, "reach out and touch some body's hand" and they may say that "you are all that I need to get by." It is God The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father of compassion and The God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. (2 Corinthians 1 3-4)
King Solomon said that a heavy heart can weigh a man down, but a kind word of consolation can lift him up.
When people are mourning, grieving, depressed, or down in the dumps, some times all it takes is a kind word, words of consolation and comfort, or just a shoulder for them to lean on, that is all that they need to get them through a difficult moment in time. Everybody who needs our help does not need our money. Just being there for them physically, or a call on the telephone can make a world of difference in how they feel. So, as the songs say, "reach out and touch some body's hand" and they may say that "you are all that I need to get by." It is God The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father of compassion and The God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. (2 Corinthians 1 3-4)
Thursday, June 28, 2012
There Is Power In The Name Of Jesus
"They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: 'By what power or what name did you do this?' Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: 'Rulers and elders of the people! If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. He is 'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone.' Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:7-12 (NIV)
After healing the crippled man by the temple, the priests and the Sadducees had Peter and John arrested, jailed for the night, then brought befor them the next day for questioning. They wanted to know by what power did Peter and John heal the crippled man. Peter boldly told them that it was by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom they had crucified, and whom God had raised from the dead.
Jesus gave His disciples power to heal the sick and to cast out demons. The disciples knew that the power they had was from and because of Jesus. When they used the power, they did so in the name of Jesus. Today, there is still power in the name of Jesus. His name is the only name by which men can be saved. We can share in His power, if we have the faith, and if ask something in His name that will give God glory, but we have to have faith and believe. Remember, no prayer, no power; little prayer, little power; much prayer, much power.
After healing the crippled man by the temple, the priests and the Sadducees had Peter and John arrested, jailed for the night, then brought befor them the next day for questioning. They wanted to know by what power did Peter and John heal the crippled man. Peter boldly told them that it was by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom they had crucified, and whom God had raised from the dead.
Jesus gave His disciples power to heal the sick and to cast out demons. The disciples knew that the power they had was from and because of Jesus. When they used the power, they did so in the name of Jesus. Today, there is still power in the name of Jesus. His name is the only name by which men can be saved. We can share in His power, if we have the faith, and if ask something in His name that will give God glory, but we have to have faith and believe. Remember, no prayer, no power; little prayer, little power; much prayer, much power.
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