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In the biblical context, unkindness is often contrasted with the virtues of love, kindness, and mercy, which are central to Christian teaching and the character of God.<br><br><b>Biblical References and Teachings</b><br><br>1. <b>Nature of Unkindness</b>: Unkindness is often associated with behaviors that are contrary to the fruit of the Spirit. In <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>, the Apostle Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit, which includes kindness: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." Unkindness, therefore, is seen as a work of the flesh, opposing the Spirit's work in a believer's life.<br><br>2. <b>Jesus' Teachings</b>: Jesus emphasized the importance of kindness and love towards others, even towards one's enemies. In the Sermon on the Mount, He taught, "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (<a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a>). This radical call to love and kindness extends beyond mere tolerance, urging believers to actively seek the good of others.<br><br>3. <b>Parables and Examples</b>: The Parable of the Good Samaritan (<a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Luke 10:25-37</a>) is a profound illustration of kindness in action. The Samaritan's willingness to help a wounded stranger, despite cultural animosities, exemplifies the kind of love and compassion that Jesus calls His followers to exhibit. Unkindness, in contrast, is depicted in the actions of the priest and the Levite, who chose to ignore the man's plight.<br><br>4. <b>Apostolic Instructions</b>: The apostles frequently instructed early Christians to practice kindness. In <a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a>, Paul writes, "Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you." This exhortation highlights the transformative power of kindness, rooted in the forgiveness and grace believers have received through Christ.<br><br>5. <b>Consequences of Unkindness</b>: Unkindness can lead to division and strife within the community of believers. James warns against the destructive nature of the tongue, which can be a source of unkind words: "With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness" (<a href="/james/3-9.htm">James 3:9</a>). The call to bridle the tongue is a call to avoid unkindness in speech.<br><br>6. <b>God's Kindness as a Model</b>: God's own kindness serves as the ultimate model for believers. In <a href="/titus/3-4.htm">Titus 3:4-5</a>, Paul speaks of the kindness and love of God our Savior, which appeared in the form of salvation through Jesus Christ. This divine kindness is not based on human merit but is an expression of God's grace and mercy.<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>Believers are encouraged to cultivate kindness as a reflection of their faith and as a testimony to the world. Acts of kindness, whether small or large, serve as tangible expressions of God's love. Christians are called to be mindful of their words and actions, ensuring they align with the character of Christ, who exemplified perfect kindness in His earthly ministry.<br><br>In summary, unkindness is antithetical to the Christian life, which is marked by love, compassion, and a commitment to the well-being of others. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are equipped to overcome unkind tendencies and to embody the kindness that reflects the heart of God.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>a.</I>) Having no race or kindred; childless.<p>2. (<I>a.</I>) Not kind; contrary to nature, or the law of kind or kindred; unnatural.<p>3. (<I>a.</I>) Wanting in kindness, sympathy, benevolence, gratitude, or the like; cruel; harsh; unjust; ungrateful.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/julian/revelations_of_divine_love/chapter_lxiii_as_verily_as.htm"><span class="l">"As Verily as Sin is Unclean, So Verily is it <b>Unkind</b>" --A Disease <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> ANENT CERTAIN POINTS IN THE FOREGOING FOURTEEN REVELATIONS CHAPTER LXIII "As verily<br> as sin is unclean, so verily is it <b>unkind</b>""a disease or monstrous thing <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter lxiii as verily as.htm</font><p><a href="/library/smith/the_god_of_all_comfort/chapter_7_the_lord_is.htm"><span class="l">"The Lord is Good"</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And over and over, when appearance have been against Him, and when I have been tempted<br> to question whether He had not been <b>unkind</b>, or neglectful, or indifferent <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/smith/the god of all comfort/chapter 7 the lord is.htm</font><p><a href="/library/macduff/the_mind_of_jesus/twentieth_day_not_retaliating.htm"><span class="l">Twentieth Day. Not Retaliating.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Overlooking the <b>unkind</b> insinuation, the Saviour fixes on the favorable feature of<br> his character, "Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" After His <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../macduff/the mind of jesus/twentieth day not retaliating.htm</font><p><a href="/library/starrett/letters_to_a_daughter_and_a_little_sermon_to_school_girls/a_little_sermon_to_school-girls.htm"><span class="l">A Little Sermon to School-Girls.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Your parents or teacher may instruct you that it is wrong to be untruthful or <b>unkind</b><br> or deceitful, but your own inner natures alone can receive such truths and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../a little sermon to school-girls.htm</font><p><a href="/library/naylor/heart_talks/talk_fourteen_putting_clouds_over.htm"><span class="l">Putting Clouds Over the Sun</span></a> <br><b>...</b> How many times parents, by <b>unkind</b> words or actions, becloud their children's<br> sky! <b>...</b> Every <b>unkind</b> word or look makes a shadow on some life. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/naylor/heart talks/talk fourteen putting clouds over.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wilmot-buxton/the_life_of_duty_a_years_plain_sermons_v_2/sermon_xl_the_words_of.htm"><span class="l">The Words of Our Lips.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> First, let us guard against the <b>unkind</b> word of every class. <b>...</b> It is the kindly tongue<br> which makes "the music of men's lives." Think what an <b>unkind</b> word can do! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the life of duty a years plain sermons v 2/sermon xl the words of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hession/the_calvary_road/chapter_6_revival_in_the.htm"><span class="l">Revival in the Home</span></a> <br><b>...</b> is not rude) seeketh not her own (is not selfish), is not easily provoked (does<br> not get irritated), thinketh no evil (does not entertain <b>unkind</b> thoughts of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/hession/the calvary road/chapter 6 revival in the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/boudreaux/the_happiness_of_heaven/chapter_xi_social_joys_of.htm"><span class="l">Social Joys of Heaven.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Because our heart has been wounded, perhaps crushed, by some wicked insinuation,<br> or some <b>unkind</b> interpretation of an action performed with the best Of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../boudreaux/the happiness of heaven/chapter xi social joys of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/allestree/the_government_of_the_tongue/section_iv_of_detraction.htm"><span class="l">Of Detraction.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It may therefore be no <b>unkind</b> attempt, to try to disentangle from this snare by<br> displaying it; showing the whole contexture of the sin, how tis woven with <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../allestree/the government of the tongue/section iv of detraction.htm</font><p><a href="/library/macduff/memories_of_bethany/vii_lights_and_shadows.htm"><span class="l">Lights and Shadows.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Such was the bold"the <b>unkind</b> reasoning of the mourner. It was the reasoning of a<br> finite creature. Ah! <b>...</b> Her exclamation is""Why this <b>unkind</b> absence?". <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/macduff/memories of bethany/vii lights and shadows.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/u/unkind.htm"><span class="l"><b>Unkind</b> (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Unkind</b> (7 Occurrences). Romans 1:31 Without knowledge,<br> not true to their undertakings, <b>unkind</b>, having no mercy: (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unkind.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nabal.htm"><span class="l">Nabal (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> intentions, hurriedly proceeded, with a large supply of provisions, dainties and<br> wine, to meet David and to apologize for her husband's <b>unkind</b> words and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nabal.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unmerciful.htm"><span class="l">Unmerciful (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Not merciful; indisposed to mercy or grace;<br> cruel; inhuman; merciless; <b>unkind</b>. Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unmerciful.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/undertakings.htm"><span class="l">Undertakings (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Undertakings (20 Occurrences). Romans 1:31 Without knowledge,<br> not true to their undertakings, <b>unkind</b>, having no mercy: (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/undertakings.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unknowingly.htm"><span class="l">Unknowingly (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unknowingly.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unkempt.htm"><span class="l">Unkempt (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unkempt.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/withholds.htm"><span class="l">Withholds (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB NAS). Proverbs 13:24 He who keeps back his rod is <b>unkind</b> to his son:<br> the loving father gives punishment with care. (See NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/withholds.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/treatment.htm"><span class="l">Treatment (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act or manner of treating; management;<br> manipulation; handling; usage; as, <b>unkind</b> treatment; medical treatment. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/treatment.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/troubles.htm"><span class="l">Troubles (94 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Corinthians 12:10 So I take pleasure in being feeble, in <b>unkind</b> words, in needs,<br> in cruel attacks, in troubles, on account of Christ: for when I am feeble <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/troubles.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/evil-speakers.htm"><span class="l">Evil-speakers (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Timothy 3:2 for men shall be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters,<br> proud, evil-speakers, to parents disobedient, unthankful, <b>unkind</b>, (YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/evil-speakers.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/unloving-sinning.html">Isn't it unloving to tell someone he/she is sinning? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-longsuffering.html">What does the Bible mean by longsuffering? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/recent-convert.html">How should Christians respond to claims of a recent convert? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/unkind.htm">Unkind: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Unkind (7 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/1-31.htm">Romans 1:31</a></span><br />Without knowledge, not true to their undertakings, <span class="boldtext">unkind</span>, having no mercy:<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10</a></span><br />So I take pleasure in being feeble, in <span class="boldtext">unkind</span> words, in needs, in cruel attacks, in troubles, on account of Christ: for when I am feeble, then am I strong.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31</a></span><br />Let all bitter, sharp and angry feeling, and noise, and evil words, be put away from you, with all <span class="boldtext">unkind</span> acts;<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/3-2.htm">2 Timothy 3:2</a></span><br />for men shall be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, evil-speakers, to parents disobedient, unthankful, <span class="boldtext">unkind</span>,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />But if any man among you is without wisdom, let him make his request to God, who gives freely to all without an <span class="boldtext">unkind</span> word, and it will be given to him.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Proverbs 13:24</a></span><br />He who keeps back his rod is <span class="boldtext">unkind</span> to his son: the loving father gives punishment with care. <br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/lamentations/3-51.htm">Lamentations 3:51</a></span><br />The Lord is <span class="boldtext">unkind</span> to my soul, more than all the daughters of my town.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/u/unkind.htm">Unkind</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related 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