Kindness and consideration are gifts from God.

We learn to be kind and to think of others when we are children. Our parents are usually the first ones to teach us how to share, how to be polite, and how to be considerate. However, as we grow older, many (including myself) lose the touch of kindness.

Rudeness, unfairness, and teasing can stunt kindness’ growth. Competitive sports, high stakes testing, and merit-based employment all push people to be less considerate of others, to focus only on themselves.

But this is not the Biblical way.

Though someone may lie and cheat to get ahead in this life, they will be forced to live with the guilt or lack of true knowledge needed for success. They may experience some success here on earth, but will ultimately pay a terrible price for turning their back on God’s ways.

Saturating ourselves in God’s commandments, His truth, and His kindness gives us His favor. It helps us gain understanding of the things of God and the things of man, both here on earth and forever in heaven.