Have you ever wondered how being nice is remarkably different from being kind? Well, today's enlightening discussion will unravel this intriguing mystery. We venture into the paradoxical world where being kind is often mistaken for just being nice, especially in the Christian faith. We dissect the cultural expectations and the pitfalls of considering niceness as an epitome of Christian virtue, while also exploring regional nuances between East Tennessee and the Northeast.

In the journey towards unmasking kindness, we'll illuminate the importance of clarity and its pivotal role. As we turn the pages of Galatians and Corinthians, we'll bring to light how clarity paves the way for kindness and how it can be a guiding light for business leaders to keep their workforce mission-focused.

As we delve deeper, we'll explore the dynamics of niceness and true kindness in our roles as mental health practitioners. We'll share insights on how to challenge clients in a manner that springs from kindness, even if it doesn't seem 'nice' at the moment. We'll also discuss how kindness plays a vital role in strengthening church relationships. So let’s embark together on this journey of discovery where we redefine the notions of being nice and kind. Prepare to challenge your preconceptions and embrace a new perspective on the significance of kindness over niceness.

Show Notes:

• Notes on Chrēstotēs (Kray-Stoe-Ace)
  https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g5544/kjv/tr/0-1/ 
• 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. The law is not against such things.  -- Galatians 5:22 (CSB)
• 4 Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant, 5 is not rude, is not self-seeking, is not irritable, and does not keep a record of wrongs. -- 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (CSB)