God Is Not Nice. God Is Kind.

About this sermon

What is the difference between being nice and being kind? In this reflection on Psalm 138, John Ortberg explores one of the most beautiful biblical ideas: God's loving kindness. Why does Scripture constantly praise God for His kindness but never describe Him as "nice"? What is the difference? And how might understanding God's kindness transform the way we live? This episode explores: - Psalm 138 and God's loving kindness - The Hebrew idea of hesed - Niceness versus kindness - Compassion, courage, and truth-telling - Naomi Shihab Nye's poem Kindness - The Incarnation as God's ultimate act of kindness Featuring reflections on: - Naomi Shihab Nye - Cecil Rhodes Scriptures: - Psalm 138 - Philippians 2 - John 13 #Psalm138 #JohnOrtberg #Kindness #LovingKindness #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Hesed #Psalms 📚 Today's Resources: Naomi Shihab Nye, “Kindness” 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 God Is Kind, Not Merely Nice 00:29 Psalm 138 & Loving Kindness 01:28 The Meaning of Hesed 01:48 Miles Coverdale & "Loving Kindness" 02:23 Nice vs. Kind 03:02 God Looks Kindly on the Lowly 04:01 Kindness in a Difficult Season 05:06 Naomi Shihab Nye's Poem "Kindness" 06:01 Before You Know What Kindness Is 07:30 Kindness, Sorrow & Compassion 08:01 Only Kindness Makes Sense Anymore 08:49 Receiving and Offering Kindness 09:14 The Story of Cecil Rhodes 10:14 The Incarnation as Kindness 10:49 Jesus Wore Our Clothes 11:16 A Prayer for Kindness

Topics

• Love & Compassion