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Our Example
Feelings of hatred and maliciousness toward another person don’t have any place in a Christian’s life. We should all hate sin, as God does, but we should always care about other people and try to find ways to show the kindness of God to them. We are told, “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:10).
When the Lord was on earth, He showed kindness to everyone. He never held a grudge. He never had bitter feelings towards those who had wronged Him. “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow His steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth: Who, when He was reviled, reviled not again; when He suffered, he threatened not; but committed Himself to Him that judgeth righteously” (1 Peter 2:21-23).
The Lord has left us the perfect example, which is “the meekness and gentleness of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:1). We should seek grace to be just like Him. How much does the kindness and love of God radiate from your words and deeds?
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