Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit and Scripture encourages us to show it to others. It reflects God’s love. Let these verses inspire kindness and to love and serve others. 

Micah 6:8 (ESV)

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” 

Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” 

Proverbs 11:17 (NIV)

“Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.” 

Colossians 3:12 (NIV)

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” 

Zechariah 7:9 (NIV)

“This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.’” 

Luke 6:35-36 (NLT)

“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.” 

Isaiah 58:10 (NLT)

“Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.”