Just when the truth about life sinks in, His truth starts to surface. He takes us by the hand and dares us not to sweep the facts under the rug but to confront them with him at our side.
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I choose kindness... I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone. Kind to the rich, for they are afraid. And kind to the unkind, for such is how God has treated me
Interpretation
What this quote means
Choosing kindness is a deliberate act that benefits both the giver and the receiver, irrespective of their circumstances.
In this quote, Max Lucado emphasizes the importance of kindness as a conscious choice that one makes regardless of the social or economic status of others. By being kind to the poor, the rich, and even the unkind, he reflects the idea that kindness can bridge gaps in society and foster understanding and compassion, drawing parallels to how divine kindness has been shown to him.
Themes
KindnessCompassionLoveUnderstandingWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a motivational speech about compassion and empathy.
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