Kindness in Family
Jesus commanded us to love our neighbors as ourselves. He illustrated this great teaching with the example of the good Samaritan, who performed acts of kindness and mercy when no one else would help. Then the Savior said, “Go, and do thou likewise.” The Savior taught us to love and do good to one another.
What about the kindness we show to our own family members? The most important and sometimes the most difficult place to show kindness is in our own homes, to our parents and to our brothers and sisters.
The Primary General President tells this story:
When our son Mitch was 10 years old, he wanted to help our family, especially if he could make it fun. When no one was looking, he put a bell on a string around his neck and pretended to be a bellboy as he helped with family jobs. When family members noticed things were done, he would just say, “It must be the bellboy.” Mitch was a great help to us and also brought fun and delight to our family.
Just like Mitch, we can decide to help our parents and brothers and sisters by being kind to them. Aren't they are closest neighbors? When we think of Jesus' command to love our neighbors, remember that our family members are our neighbors too.
In the name of Jesus Christ, AMEN.
posted by Matthew O. Smith @ 9:51 PM
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