Being Kind or Being Right

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Apr 16, 2021 · 3m

The Corinthians passage above is a pretty common one that you might be familiar with. You may have heard it read at weddings or seen it printed above the fireplace at your aunt’s house. But I want you to focus on a few key words in the text: love is kind. Kindness can look differently in different situations. Maybe your friend who you haven’t spoken to in a while needs encouragement; then kindness might mean speaking or listening. Maybe your mom is tired after a long day, and kindness could mean offering to help with dinner (Philippians 2:4). I often need to remind myself that being right is…