Kindness
Kindness
Such exquisite examples
of truly kind:
Sun upon righteous and wicked.
He brilliantly provides
on all mankind
to generously shine.
Rain refreshing from heaven
in various seasons
provided in love.
Altruistic in reason.
Awareness bringing daily happiness to grateful hearts and sagacious minds
meditatively reflective
in joy or pain.
Whether one model perfect
or covered in lesions.
Kindness expressed
relieves even mental strain.
"A kind man benefits himself". Pro.11:17.
Good friendships developed in time
to forever remain
when we:
"Practice giving,
and people will give to you.
They will pour into your laps a fine measure, pressed down, shaken together, and overflowing.
For with the measure that you are measuring out, they will measure out to you in return.” Luke 6:38.
So shall we not, "become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, freely forgiving one another
just as God also by Christ freely forgave you" and me? Eph. 4:32.
This is what our Master requires us to do.
But a lightness in spirit we'll acquire... you'll begin to see if we are sincerely kind,
expect to receive and this you'll find--
the greatest happiness
that giving definitely does bring.
Look to the "Happy God"
and His faithful Son
who demonstrates to all
the truthfulness of this proven thing:
Joy returns to the unselfish giver when motivated by love.
In their garden exotic blossoms will flourish among even daises and roses with thorns.
After winters of tribulation
we will enjoy the everlasting bounty
of eternal summers
and perfect springs.
For,
"Every good gift and every perfect present is from above,
coming down from the Father of the celestial lights,
who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows." James 1:17.
Gifts promised from our Creator
We will obtain:
Endless life in perfection.
A glorious day of familial resurrections.
Bountiful food.
Enjoyable work.
An end to pain and suffering.*
Let us receive these prophecies
as loving benevolent offerings
as can be represented by the expanded soft flowing wings of a cooing gentle innocent dove
exhibiting peace.
Until that time
upon the horizon
Keep clothed with being kind.
Then from the coldness of this world
you'll be protected.
Maybe like a mirror
inspiring others to reflect it:
KINDNESS.
of truly kind:
Sun upon righteous and wicked.
He brilliantly provides
on all mankind
to generously shine.
Rain refreshing from heaven
in various seasons
provided in love.
Altruistic in reason.
Awareness bringing daily happiness to grateful hearts and sagacious minds
meditatively reflective
in joy or pain.
Whether one model perfect
or covered in lesions.
Kindness expressed
relieves even mental strain.
"A kind man benefits himself". Pro.11:17.
Good friendships developed in time
to forever remain
when we:
"Practice giving,
and people will give to you.
They will pour into your laps a fine measure, pressed down, shaken together, and overflowing.
For with the measure that you are measuring out, they will measure out to you in return.” Luke 6:38.
So shall we not, "become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, freely forgiving one another
just as God also by Christ freely forgave you" and me? Eph. 4:32.
This is what our Master requires us to do.
But a lightness in spirit we'll acquire... you'll begin to see if we are sincerely kind,
expect to receive and this you'll find--
the greatest happiness
that giving definitely does bring.
Look to the "Happy God"
and His faithful Son
who demonstrates to all
the truthfulness of this proven thing:
Joy returns to the unselfish giver when motivated by love.
In their garden exotic blossoms will flourish among even daises and roses with thorns.
After winters of tribulation
we will enjoy the everlasting bounty
of eternal summers
and perfect springs.
For,
"Every good gift and every perfect present is from above,
coming down from the Father of the celestial lights,
who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows." James 1:17.
Gifts promised from our Creator
We will obtain:
Endless life in perfection.
A glorious day of familial resurrections.
Bountiful food.
Enjoyable work.
An end to pain and suffering.*
Let us receive these prophecies
as loving benevolent offerings
as can be represented by the expanded soft flowing wings of a cooing gentle innocent dove
exhibiting peace.
Until that time
upon the horizon
Keep clothed with being kind.
Then from the coldness of this world
you'll be protected.
Maybe like a mirror
inspiring others to reflect it:
KINDNESS.
A NEW WORLD IS NEAR!
People sing, play musical instruments, and enjoy life in the new world
15. What is the “new earth”?
15 The Bible promises: “There are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting,” and “in these righteousness is to dwell.” (2 Peter 3:13; Isaiah 65:17) Sometimes when the Bible talks about “the earth,” it’s talking about the people who live on the earth. (Genesis 11:1) So the righteous “new earth” refers to all the people who obey God and are blessed by him.
16. What wonderful gift will God give to those who live in his new world, and what must we do to receive this gift?
16 Jesus promised that those who live in God’s new world will be given “everlasting life.” (Mark 10:30) What must we do to receive this gift? Please read John 3:16 and 17:3 to find the answer. Let us now see what the Bible says life will be like in the earthly Paradise.
17, 18. How do we know that there will be peace everywhere on the earth and that we will feel secure?
17 Wickedness, war, crime, and violence will be gone. There will not be any wicked people left on earth. (Psalm 37:10, 11) God will bring “an end to wars throughout the earth.” (Psalm 46:9; Isaiah 2:4) The earth will be full of people who love God and are obedient to him. There will be peace forever.—Psalm 72:7.
18 Jehovah’s people will feel secure. In Bible times, when the Israelites obeyed God, they were safe because he protected them. (Leviticus 25:18, 19) In the Paradise, we will not be afraid of anything or anybody. We will always feel secure!—Read Isaiah 32:18; Micah 4:4.
19. Why can we be sure that there will be plenty of food in God’s new world?
19 There will be plenty of food. “There will be an abundance of grain on the earth; on the top of the mountains it will overflow.” (Psalm 72:16) Jehovah, “our God, will bless us,” and “the earth will give its produce.”—Psalm 67:6.
20. How do we know that the earth will become a paradise?
20 The whole earth will become a paradise. People will have beautiful houses and gardens. (Read Isaiah 65:21-24; Revelation 11:18.) The whole earth will be as beautiful as the garden of Eden was. Jehovah will always give us everything that we need. The Bible says about him: “You open your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.”—Psalm 145:16.
21. How do we know that there will be peace between humans and animals?
21 There will be peace between humans and animals. Animals will not harm humans anymore. Little children will feel safe, even around animals that are dangerous to us today.—Read Isaiah 11:6-9; 65:25.
22. What will Jesus do for those who are sick?
22 No one will be sick. When Jesus was on earth, he healed many people. (Matthew 9:35; Mark 1:40-42; John 5:5-9) But as King of God’s Kingdom, Jesus will heal everyone. No one will ever say: “I am sick.”—Isaiah 33:24; 35:5, 6.
23. What will God do for those who have died?
23 The dead will live again. God promises that he will resurrect millions of people who have died. “There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.”—Read John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15.
24. How do you feel about living in Paradise?
24 We all have a choice. We can choose to learn about Jehovah and serve him, or we can just do what we want to do. If we choose to serve Jehovah, we can have a wonderful future. When a man asked Jesus to remember him after he died, Jesus promised him: “You will be with me in Paradise.” (Luke 23:43) Let us learn more about Jesus Christ and how he will make God’s wonderful promises come true.
SUMMARY
TRUTH 1: GOD CREATED US FOR A PURPOSE
“The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it.”—Psalm 37:29
What is God’s purpose for humans?
Genesis 1:28
God wanted families to make the earth a paradise and to look after the animals.
Isaiah 46:9-11; 55:11
God will do what he has purposed, and nothing will stop him.
TRUTH 2: WHY LIFE IS DIFFICULT
“The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.”—1 John 5:19
Who rules the world?
John 12:31
Jesus called Satan the ruler of the world.
James 1:13-15
Satan wanted what did not belong to him.
Genesis 2:17; 3:1-6
Satan misled Eve, Adam and Eve disobeyed God, and later Adam and Eve both died.
Romans 3:23; 5:12
We die because we inherited sin from Adam.
2 Corinthians 4:3, 4
Satan misleads people.
TRUTH 3: GOD’S KINGDOM WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM
“Let your Kingdom come. Let your will take place . . . on earth.”—Matthew 6:10
What will Jehovah do?
Daniel 2:44
God’s government will replace all the world’s governments.
Revelation 16:14-16
God will destroy this wicked world at Armageddon.
Isaiah 9:6, 7
Jehovah has chosen Jesus to be the King of His heavenly government. Jesus will rule over the earth.
TRUTH 4: GOD’S KINGDOM WILL MAKE THE EARTH A PARADISE
“You open your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.”—Psalm 145:16
What will God’s Kingdom do for us?
Psalm 46:9
War, crime, and violence will be gone.
Isaiah 32:18; 65:21-24
In the new world, all will have beautiful houses and gardens and will live in peace.
Psalm 72:16
There will be plenty of food.
Isaiah 11:6-9
There will be peace between humans and animals.
Isaiah 33:24; Acts 24:15
No one will be sick, and the dead will live again.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102015143?q=what+will+God%27s+kingdom+do&p=par
Kindness—A Quality Expressed in Word and Action
https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/watchtower-study-november-2018/fruitage-of-the-spirit-kindness/
People sing, play musical instruments, and enjoy life in the new world
15. What is the “new earth”?
15 The Bible promises: “There are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting,” and “in these righteousness is to dwell.” (2 Peter 3:13; Isaiah 65:17) Sometimes when the Bible talks about “the earth,” it’s talking about the people who live on the earth. (Genesis 11:1) So the righteous “new earth” refers to all the people who obey God and are blessed by him.
16. What wonderful gift will God give to those who live in his new world, and what must we do to receive this gift?
16 Jesus promised that those who live in God’s new world will be given “everlasting life.” (Mark 10:30) What must we do to receive this gift? Please read John 3:16 and 17:3 to find the answer. Let us now see what the Bible says life will be like in the earthly Paradise.
17, 18. How do we know that there will be peace everywhere on the earth and that we will feel secure?
17 Wickedness, war, crime, and violence will be gone. There will not be any wicked people left on earth. (Psalm 37:10, 11) God will bring “an end to wars throughout the earth.” (Psalm 46:9; Isaiah 2:4) The earth will be full of people who love God and are obedient to him. There will be peace forever.—Psalm 72:7.
18 Jehovah’s people will feel secure. In Bible times, when the Israelites obeyed God, they were safe because he protected them. (Leviticus 25:18, 19) In the Paradise, we will not be afraid of anything or anybody. We will always feel secure!—Read Isaiah 32:18; Micah 4:4.
19. Why can we be sure that there will be plenty of food in God’s new world?
19 There will be plenty of food. “There will be an abundance of grain on the earth; on the top of the mountains it will overflow.” (Psalm 72:16) Jehovah, “our God, will bless us,” and “the earth will give its produce.”—Psalm 67:6.
20. How do we know that the earth will become a paradise?
20 The whole earth will become a paradise. People will have beautiful houses and gardens. (Read Isaiah 65:21-24; Revelation 11:18.) The whole earth will be as beautiful as the garden of Eden was. Jehovah will always give us everything that we need. The Bible says about him: “You open your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.”—Psalm 145:16.
21. How do we know that there will be peace between humans and animals?
21 There will be peace between humans and animals. Animals will not harm humans anymore. Little children will feel safe, even around animals that are dangerous to us today.—Read Isaiah 11:6-9; 65:25.
22. What will Jesus do for those who are sick?
22 No one will be sick. When Jesus was on earth, he healed many people. (Matthew 9:35; Mark 1:40-42; John 5:5-9) But as King of God’s Kingdom, Jesus will heal everyone. No one will ever say: “I am sick.”—Isaiah 33:24; 35:5, 6.
23. What will God do for those who have died?
23 The dead will live again. God promises that he will resurrect millions of people who have died. “There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.”—Read John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15.
24. How do you feel about living in Paradise?
24 We all have a choice. We can choose to learn about Jehovah and serve him, or we can just do what we want to do. If we choose to serve Jehovah, we can have a wonderful future. When a man asked Jesus to remember him after he died, Jesus promised him: “You will be with me in Paradise.” (Luke 23:43) Let us learn more about Jesus Christ and how he will make God’s wonderful promises come true.
SUMMARY
TRUTH 1: GOD CREATED US FOR A PURPOSE
“The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it.”—Psalm 37:29
What is God’s purpose for humans?
Genesis 1:28
God wanted families to make the earth a paradise and to look after the animals.
Isaiah 46:9-11; 55:11
God will do what he has purposed, and nothing will stop him.
TRUTH 2: WHY LIFE IS DIFFICULT
“The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.”—1 John 5:19
Who rules the world?
John 12:31
Jesus called Satan the ruler of the world.
James 1:13-15
Satan wanted what did not belong to him.
Genesis 2:17; 3:1-6
Satan misled Eve, Adam and Eve disobeyed God, and later Adam and Eve both died.
Romans 3:23; 5:12
We die because we inherited sin from Adam.
2 Corinthians 4:3, 4
Satan misleads people.
TRUTH 3: GOD’S KINGDOM WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM
“Let your Kingdom come. Let your will take place . . . on earth.”—Matthew 6:10
What will Jehovah do?
Daniel 2:44
God’s government will replace all the world’s governments.
Revelation 16:14-16
God will destroy this wicked world at Armageddon.
Isaiah 9:6, 7
Jehovah has chosen Jesus to be the King of His heavenly government. Jesus will rule over the earth.
TRUTH 4: GOD’S KINGDOM WILL MAKE THE EARTH A PARADISE
“You open your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.”—Psalm 145:16
What will God’s Kingdom do for us?
Psalm 46:9
War, crime, and violence will be gone.
Isaiah 32:18; 65:21-24
In the new world, all will have beautiful houses and gardens and will live in peace.
Psalm 72:16
There will be plenty of food.
Isaiah 11:6-9
There will be peace between humans and animals.
Isaiah 33:24; Acts 24:15
No one will be sick, and the dead will live again.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102015143?q=what+will+God%27s+kingdom+do&p=par
Kindness—A Quality Expressed in Word and Action
https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/watchtower-study-november-2018/fruitage-of-the-spirit-kindness/
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