Kindness is one of God’s attributes

Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness… (Colossians 3:12 ESV)

 In the last few years, there have been no shortages of global crises. On the one hand, the illness, conflict, and suffering we see on the news can breed fear and paint a negative view of the world, but there is a brighter side: they can also spark amazing generosity and empathy.
 God created men and women to, among other things, reflect His love and care for one another, and these generous and empathetic traits tend to shine especially bright in times of challenge and grief.
 The Bible tells us that kindness is one of God’s attributes—“God our Savior showed us how good and kind he is. He saved us because of his mercy, and not because of any good things we have done.” (Titus 3:4–5) The Bible also lists kindness as one of the fruits of the Spirit that believers should strive to cultivate in their lives.
 Helping others is good for our own mental health and well-being. It makes us feel part of a wider community and connected with those around us. Not only that, kindness also breeds kindness. When we hear about or see the generosity and kind deeds of others, it inspires us to be kind too. And I think we can all agree that kindness is needed now more than ever. —Ronan Keane [1]

 A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love. —Saint Basil (330–379)

[1]Activated Kindness Without Limits