“Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another…” (Rom. 12:10). Kindness is affectionate. It is not theoretical; it is practical. It is hands on. It’s a welcome home and a hug. It’s “tell me about your day” and really listening. It’s eye contact and interest. Kindness is an engaged affection.
Kindness can be ladled up into bowls in the kitchen. It can be folded up and stacked in the drawers. It can be spoken or it can listen. Kindness starts with God, and He gives it to us so we can give it to one another. If we think of a kindness, it is wise to do it. Sometimes we talk ourselves out of bestowing kindness because it costs us. But when we extend kindness, we are doing our own souls good and blessing one another.
[http://www.feminagirls.com/2012/03/25/domestic-kindness/]
Chris just bought me this book on Kindness if you want to do more reading on the subject: http://www.monergismbooks.com/The-Law-of-Kindness-Serving-with-Heart-and-Hands-p-17562.html
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