Easy to Get Along

I guess all of us can agree that it is easier to show kindness to people who are kind than who are not. The truth is that kindness is to be extended to all people, not just those who deserve it, else it is not kindness! God extended His kindness to us by loving us and not condemning us.. It is this goodness and long suffering patience of God that caused us to repent.
Romans 2:4
Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repentance?

How much more then do we need to show kindness to people around us even though they may not deserve it? We can reflect the goodness and mercy of God when we do not treat people as they deserve but display kindness. We need kindness if we are to be easy to get along with and live at peace with others.
Romans 12:14-19
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.

The Lord says that payment comes from Him. God will not only take care of our enemies but also of us! When we try and take matters in our own hands and repay people in unkindness, then we will reap the same and we limit God from working in our lives. The Bible says that He will give us double honor if we let God take care of our shame and disgrace! When we respond in kindness, no matter how we have dealt with, we are truly reflecting the character and nature of our God.
Isaiah 61:7
Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.

Are you the sort who is easy to get along with and showing kindness to all even though they may not deserve it? Reflect on God's unconditional loving kindness and mercy towards you and you will be moved to reflect His love and mercy to others even if you may not initially feel like it. Don't take matters in your hands when you have God who wants to take care of our shame, disgrace and hurts and turn them around in our lives!
Colossians 3:12-14
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.