Laughter and a warm smile is kindness, which is part of the universal language of Jesus

Positive Power Card; Laughter and a warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

The Good Samaritan in Luke 10:30-37

Most Christians have heard the phrase "Good Samaritan," but the phrase itself comes from the story told by Jesus in Luke 10. In the story a Jewish traveler is severely beaten by bandits. A priest and temple assistant both passed by the man and did nothing. Finally, a Samaritan man came to him, bandaged the wounds and arranged for rest and recovery at a local inn. Jesus tells us that the Samaritan man was a neighbor to the Jewish man and to be the ones to show others mercy.

Life Lessons:

There is great significance in the story of the Good Samaritan. We are commanded to love our neighbors as ourselves. In the time Jesus told his story, religious leaders were so wrapped up in "The Law" that they had set aside their compassion for others. Jesus reminded us that compassion and mercy are valuable traits. Samaritans at the time were not liked, and often mistreated, by Jews. The Good Samaritan showed a great deal of kindness for the Jew by being willing to put revenge or contempt aside to help a hurting man.

Gal 5:22 But the spiritual nature produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Kindness is on of the spiritual fruits that you can build on, and it is a fruit that takes a lot of work. It is easy to be kind to those you like and those who like you. Yet are you willing to put your own contempt aside to help someone that has not been kind in return?

Jesus tells us that we are to show mercy to all...not just the people we like.

Since God is kind, the follower of Christ should be kind. Being kind is a mark of what makes the Spirit-led person distinct from others. How does this show?

treating people with respect,
listening instead of blowing one off,
some gentle words for tose that need it,
a helping hand to an elderly,
many more that you can think of.

So, do acts of kindness for people, Give them little tastes of God's love;

People actually like being treated kindly, as if they are valued!!!

My Spiritual translation is thus; Laughter and a warm smile is kindness, which is part of the universal language of Jesus.