I am compelled to bear witness the latest “Radom act of kindness” perpetrated upon your humble servant. The latest denotes a repeated “act.” In truth, this is the last in a series of such magnanimous gestures I can testify to; and I must not remain silent lest the rocks immediately cry out. Having lost a running count, I will give this as an illustration of what can occur when “the better angels of our nature” prevail. Enough with my blather… hear is another chapter in my story:
Giving my order to the attendant at the counter, and preparing to give tender, I was overruled by the young lady waiting in line behind -the same who had previously opened the door before me upon arrival to the local Arby’s franchise. She announced that she was buying my lunch. What can one say in such an instance? A mere “thank you” seems insufficient, but overcome with the moment, that was all I could muster in response. In retrrospection, a more tactful response would have been, “And may the Lord reward you for your kindness …” (Ruth 1:8, NLT)
From whichever vantage point one may view this deed; on one hand, not wishing to appear the object of pity, and the other, having full knowledge that I have done nothing worthy of benevolence, from her, or anyone, ever, leaves one wide-open to introspection, and the fuller meaning of comportment vs. personal responsibility.
Thessalonians 5:15–18: “See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
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