29. God Is Not Nice. God Is Kind.

What is the difference between being nice and being kind?In this reflection on Psalm 138, John Ortberg explores one of the most beautiful biblical ideas: God's loving kindness.Why does Scripture constantly praise God for His kindness but never describe Him as "nice"? What is the difference? And how might understanding God's kindness transform the way we live?This episode explores:- Psalm 138 and God's loving kindness- The Hebrew idea of hesed- Niceness versus kindness- Compassion, courage, and truth-telling- Naomi Shihab Nye's poem Kindness- The Incarnation as God's ultimate act of kindnessFeaturing reflections on:- Naomi Shihab Nye- Cecil RhodesScriptures:- Psalm 138- Philippians 2- John 13#Psalm138 #JohnOrtberg #Kindness #LovingKindness #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Hesed #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:Naomi Shihab Nye, “Kindness”🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 God Is Kind, Not Merely Nice00:29 Psalm 138 & Loving Kindness01:28 The Meaning of Hesed01:48 Miles Coverdale & "Loving Kindness"02:23 Nice vs. Kind03:02 God Looks Kindly on the Lowly04:01 Kindness in a Difficult Season05:06 Naomi Shihab Nye's Poem "Kindness"06:01 Before You Know What Kindness Is07:30 Kindness, Sorrow & Compassion08:01 Only Kindness Makes Sense Anymore08:49 Receiving and Offering Kindness09:14 The Story of Cecil Rhodes10:14 The Incarnation as Kindness10:49 Jesus Wore Our Clothes11:16 A Prayer for Kindness