Quotes about Kindness

I have now learned that we do not even know what "happy" is until we forget about ourselves, start focusing on others, and become generous givers.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. GALATIANS 5:22—23 NIV

The habit of giving only enhances the desire to give.

Gathering God, draw us out beyond our cramped circles of care. Draw us toward the neighbor, the other, the outsider, the hurting one. May we practice compassion. Amen.

An inexhaustible good nature is one of the most precious gifts of heaven, spreading itself like oil over the troubled sea of thought, and keeping the mind smooth and equable in the roughest weather.

A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.

Every true work is not done to the poor. Every true work is done to Me.

Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. 1 Peter 4:8

Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. Philippians 2:3—4, NLT

My friends, for followers of Christ, it is impossible to give without receiving something back. It may not come back from the person or group we gave to. It may not come in the exact form we expected. But be assured, giving is rewarded! What gift do you have to give today?

Now that you've cleaned up your lives by following the truth, love one another as if your lives depended on it. 1 Peter 1:22

Encouraging words, fueled by the Word of God, carry life. They are like a cold drink of the finest water to a desperately thirsty soul. Even the smallest act of kindness can bring hope to a hurting heart.