God's Glory Church

“A person who is kind to his soul does good.” — Proverbs 11:17
Two friends came to buy a laptop at an electronics store when they suddenly saw the famous basketball player Shaquille O’Neal. Knowing that he had recently lost his sister and a former teammate, they offered him their condolences. After the two men returned to their shopping, Shakil approached them and told them to pick the best laptop they could find. Then he bought it for them simply because they saw in him a man who was going through hard times; he was touched by their kindness.

A few thousand years before this meeting, Solomon wrote: “A man who is kind to his soul does good” (Prov. 11:17). When we consider the needs of others and do what we can to help and encourage them, we ourselves are rewarded. It does not have to be a laptop or any material things; God has different ways of blessing that this world cannot measure. Only one verse above in the same chapter, Solomon explained: “A virtuous woman attains glory, and the diligent will acquire riches” (v. 16). God’s gifts are far more valuable than money, and He measures them generously in His perfect wisdom.

Kindness and generosity are part of God’s character, and He loves to see these traits in our hearts and lives. Solomon summed it up well, saying: “He who eats others will be drunk too” (v. 25).

How has God been kind to you? How can you show His love to others?
Dear God, I thank you for your goodness. Please help me to become more like You so that I too can share Your love in my life.
Author: James Banks