How to be Kind Even to the Mean People

There are more than 30 places in the Bible that mention kindness — we’ve gathered up 40 verses here that remind us just how important it is to show compassion and love to everyone we come in contact with. If you’re struggling to respond well when you are hurt, maybe write a few of these down and stick them where you’ll see them (such as on your car’s dashboard or by your computer at work).

The next time we are hurt by a mean person, let’s respond with kindness. Let’s turn the other cheek as Jesus commands, and break the cycle of meanness by refusing to seek revenge or be mean back.

We can be kind even to the mean people, and we will show them Jesus through our humble love.