If I had five dollars for every time I heard my wife quote this verse to our children, I think I would be a rather wealthy man!

If there was one verse that I could point to that really was the operational goal of our household, it would be this verse! Ready for it? It’s from the letter to the church at Ephesus. “And be ye kind one to another…” (Ephesians 4:32).

But I also know that kindness was not just the goal for our children. It was the goal for mom and dad as well. It truly is the goal for every believer. This wonderful word “kindness” is chrestos (khrase-TOS) which has the basic meaning of “fit for use, able to be used.” It is the direct opposite of being harsh, mean, sharp or bitter in our words and actions.

We all have met people who have been hard to please, hard to be around, and hard to love. I don’t want to be one of those people. So, while hearing my dear Karen quoting “And be ye kind one to another” and because they heard it so often, I actually heard my children quoting to each other, “And be ye kind one to another.” I still need to remember the same truth for myself today.

Off you go on your way today. I know being kind is a great opportunity that is out before you today. Watch how many times you will be able to be kind to someone today.