Kindness is a vital value that can shape a child’s heart and influence their interactions with others. Teaching kids about kindness through Bible verses helps them understand the importance of compassion, generosity, and love in their daily lives. These verses serve as simple yet profound reminders that even the smallest act of kindness can make a significant difference.
In this collection, you will find 30 Bible verses centered on kindness, perfect for kids to memorize or reflect upon. Use these verses as foundational principles that encourage children to practice kindness at home, in school, and in their communities, fostering a spirit of love and goodwill in all their interactions.
The merciful man does good for his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.
And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.
He who follows righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous.
Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another.
Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us.
If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well.
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, and He will pay back what he has given.
But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The story of the Good Samaritan teaches us to show kindness to all, regardless of who they are.
Love is patient, love is kind; love does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
A good man deals graciously and lends; he will guide his affairs with discretion.
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness.
And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.
He who despises his neighbor sins; but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
By purity, by knowledge, by long-suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love.
A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
Famous and Strong Quotes about bible verses on kindness for kids
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are.
Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.
Kindness in Every Heart
Dear Lord,
We come before You with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of Your Word. As we teach our children about kindness, we ask for Your guidance and wisdom. Help us to instill in them the true essence of love and generosity as shown in the Bible.
Let the verses of kindness, like Ephesians 4:32, resonate in their hearts. May they learn to be kind and compassionate to one another, just as You have forgiven us. Fill their minds with Proverbs 11:17, reminding them that kindness brings joy and peace.
Lord, help us create an environment where kindness flourishes. May our children see it modeled in our actions and words. Encourage them to share the good news of love found in Galatians 5:13, inspiring them to serve one another in love.
As they grow, may they always remember that their kindness reflects Your light in this world. Teach them to be like Jesus, who showed kindness to everyone He met. We thank You for the power of Your Word and for the opportunity to raise a generation of kind-hearted children.
In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.