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The Paradox Eph 4:32 #Nightlight #RTTBROS\xa0\n\n\ufffc\n\nThe Paradox of Christian Kindness\n\n\u201cAnd be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ\u2019s sake hath forgiven you.\u201d - Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)\n\n\nInscribed on the wall of a ministry to the broken, rejected untouchables in Calcutta India is this poem:\n\n\nAnyway Poem\n\n\nPeople are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered;\n\nForgive them anyway.\n\n\nIf you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;\n\nBe kind anyway.\n\n\nIf you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;\n\nSucceed anyway.\n\n\nIf you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;\n\nBe honest and frank anyway.\n\n\nWhat you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;\n\nBuild anyway.\n\n\nIf you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;\n\nBe happy anyway.\n\n\nThe good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;\n\nDo good anyway.\n\n\nGive the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;\n\nGive the world the best you've got anyway.\n\n\nYou see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God;\n\nIt was never between you and them anyway.\n\n\n\nIn a world where kindness is often met with skepticism, and sincerity with cynicism, it can be challenging to live out the Christian call to love and forgiveness. Yet, the poem by Kent M. Keith, though not scriptural, resonates with the teachings of Christ in its encouragement to persevere in goodness, regardless of the world\u2019s response.\n\n\nAs believers, we are called to a higher standard \u2013 one that mirrors the character of Christ. The poem echoes the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus taught us to love our enemies and do good without seeking reward (Matthew 5:44-46). This devotion is not about the immediate gratification of earthly approval but about the eternal perspective of pleasing God.\n\n\nThe acts of kindness, honesty, and generosity mentioned in the poem are not means to an end but are ends in themselves. They are expressions of a heart transformed by God\u2019s love, a testament to the work of the Holy Spirit within us. When we forgive, show kindness, and continue to build despite opposition, we are not just acting in defiance of human nature; we are living out the divine nature bestowed upon us through Christ.\n\n\nIn the end, our journey is not about the accolades or the acknowledgments from those around us. It is about our relationship with God. As the poem concludes, it\u2019s between you and God \u2013 it was never between you and them anyway. This profound truth should liberate us to live boldly, love radically, and give generously, knowing that our reward is not in man\u2019s recognition but in God\u2019s affirmation.\n\n\nSo let us take heart and be encouraged to \u201cgive the world the best we\u2019ve got anyway,\u201d for in doing so, we reflect the best of our Creator, who gave us His very best in Jesus Christ.\n\n\nOur Podcast, Blog and YouTube Links\n\nhttps://linktr.ee/rttbros\n\n\xa0\n\nBe sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.\n\nhttps://linktr.ee/rttbros