Human Kindness

A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal,but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

Proverbs 12:10 (NIV)

What this proverb is talking about is just plain decency, human kindness, and diligence. A godly man or woman is kind. There shouldn’t be a mean bone in their bodies. Really, this trait carries through in all of their actions, from not neglecting to feed the dog to not neglecting to open the door for a young mommy going into WalMart with a baby in her arms. Kindness is making sure we notice the needs that are all around us and then doing what we can and what we should.

The other side of this proverb is an interesting statement: “Even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.” Maybe this means that some acts seem kind on the outside, but in the end, they hurt more than help. Right now in the name of kindness Planned Parenthood is handing out condoms and abortions to young girls. This action is a message that you are safe if there is no physical consequence to sexual promiscuity, but when these same girls drive home after the abortions with a huge hole in their hearts, they’re not prepared for the devastation. This is cruel.

Did you know that 33 percent of all American women will have an abortion, but hardly any of them ever talk about it, and some never tell anyone? It lingers as a silent shame and ungrieved grief.

My sisters, right now I have a burden for you who have this hole in your heart even after many years. Focus on the Family put out a wonderful little booklet called Healing the Hurt. You can order it from their website (family.christianbook.com) or download it free (www.heartlink.org) for yourself or someone you love.

Make It Personal . . . Live It Out!

A few years ago, my friend told me her testimony, which included going to an abortion clinic alone as a seventeen-year-old girl. As she finished the story, she turned and said, “Now I think you don’t love me.” This was my wake-up call to the pain that lingers. My friend went through an online Bible study from Healing Hearts Ministries and now leads others in their path to restoration. Will you go to their website, www.healinghearts.org, and find forgiveness and healing too?

One Year Bible Reading

Deuteronomy 18:1–20:20; Luke 9:28-50; Psalm 73:1-28; Proverbs 12:10