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TRANSCRIPT: Stop Being Kind To Everyone – Billy Graham

Read the full transcript of Billy Graham’s message on ‘Stop Being Kind To Everyone.’

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TRANSCRIPT:

The Nature of Kindness

Kindness is a virtue that reflects the very nature of God. It is a fruit of the Spirit, a mark of those who walk with Him. The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, to show compassion, to care for the weak, and to be a light in a dark world. But while kindness is godly, discernment is necessary. Not all who come to us with open hands have pure hearts. Not all who seek our kindness have good intentions. And if we are not careful, our kindness can be misused, our compassion exploited, and our love taken for granted by those who do not value it.

Jesus Himself is the embodiment of love and grace. He healed the sick, welcomed the outcasts, and forgave sinners. But He was never naive. He saw through the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. He discerned the motives of the crowds, and He did not entrust Himself to those who only followed Him for what He could give them. He knew the hearts of men. He knew that while some genuinely sought the truth, others only wanted to manipulate, deceive, and take advantage. His kindness was never without wisdom. His compassion was never without discernment.

The Danger of People-Pleasing

Many of us have been taught to be kind to everyone, to give without question, to always say yes, to never turn anyone away. But that is not biblical kindness. That is people-pleasing. And people-pleasing will drain your spirit, rob you of your joy, and leave you exhausted, carrying burdens you were never meant to bear. There is a difference between being kind and being used.