How should I respond to a thoughtless person? - Thoughtfulness - TouchPoints

1 John 2:6Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.

Psalm 119:95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.

Psalm 103:8The LORD is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.

Philippians 2:5You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

Focus on how Jesus would respond—with humility and patience.

Philippians 4:2-3Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. [3] And I ask you, my true partner, to help these two women, for they worked hard with me in telling others the Good News. They worked along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are written in the Book of Life.

Ephesians 4:2-3Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love. [3] Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.

1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.

Colossians 3:12-13Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. [13] Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

Conflicts and tensions occur even among godly believers. Euodia and Syntyche both served alongside Paul in sharing the gospel, yet they’d fallen into a pattern of personal conflict and disagreement. It’s easy to find things about others that rub us the wrong way, but when we fixate on those things, it causes bitterness to simmer, and soon conflict bubbles from beneath the surface. Forbearance—a patient, humble, and forgiving attitude towards others—has the power to calm many conflicts.

Proverbs 3:3Never let loyalty and kindness get away from you! Wear them like a necklace; write them deep within your heart.

Ephesians 4:32Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Hosea 2:19I will make you my wife forever, showing you righteousness and justice, unfailing love and compassion.

Luke 6:35Love your enemies! Do good to them! Lend to them! And don’t be concerned that they might not repay. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to the unthankful and to those who are wicked.

Proverbs 25:21If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink.

Matthew 5:47If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.

God calls us to act with love, kindness, and forgiveness, even to those who are rude or ungrateful.

Hebrews 10:24Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds.

Psalm 112:4Light shines in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and righteous.

Our thoughtful response may be the catalyst to help others learn to be more thoughtful in the future.

Luke 6:29If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also.

Surprise a thoughtless person with undeserved kindness. This reflects the teachings and the example of Christ.