Tool of Kindness

At work I have a tool kit, which includes various sizes of screw drivers, nut drivers, a set of tweezers, a flashlight, and a few ... thingies.  The "thingies" [my word] are extremely useful, but don't have a specific name. I may not know its name but I certainly know what it’s used for!

God has given us a tool, which is tried and true -- kindness.  We live in a world where it is common to repay evil for evil, wrong for wrong.  That is not God's way!  He says in Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge yourselves ... vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord."  He can't be much clearer than that!  Vengeance, getting even, should not be on any Believer's agenda. So, what do we do with those feelings of anger toward those who drive us to the peaceful edge?  "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink ... Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:20-21)  Returning an unkindness with kindness is not exactly a knee-jerk reaction, but it always ushers in a better way -- God's way.  I have a friend who bakes brownies for those who are unkind to her – if nothing else, it leaves the enemy speechless!  Give the tool of kindness a try – you’ll be amazed just how useful it is!