Proverbs 11:17

The book of Proverbs gives us insights into so many different areas of life. The book gives us instruction on how to live our lives for God. Here is a proverb that gives us insight about being kind:

Proverbs 11:17 (ESV)

A man who is kind benefits himself,

but a cruel man hurts himself.

It is not every day that we come across a piece of literture so simply but so pregant with truth that benefits in such a great way. When we show mercy to others we see something good happen to us. When we are cruel to others that cruel behavior will harm us. Now, all this does not necessarily take place in an instance. We don't see and immediate reward, just because we show someone mercy. And, being cruel to someone today doens't affect us on the same day. But, God promises to return to us the good we do to others. He also promises to give to us the injustice we give to others.  Showing mercy to others will always provide mercy for us. We might get some immediate safety and feedback. Showing others mercy while driving might provide us with safety. Showing mercy to someone who harms us might end a possible war before it begins. We should not expect an immediate result but we should be able to see that mercy shown is mercy erned. Our lives can be so much more enjoyed when we treat others with mercy and grace.   When we don't we should not expect a life of mercy and grace.