Unsympathetic or cruel behaviour. It is contrary to God's character and is condemned in Scripture.

Proverbs 11:17

Unkindness condemned

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In general terms

Proverbs 17:5; 25:20
Ephesians 4:31-32
Matthew 5:43-44

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Treatment of enemies

Exodus 23:4-5
Proverbs 25:21
Luke 6:27-28,35
Romans 12:14
Proverbs 14:31
1 John 3:17

Treatment of the poor

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Deuteronomy 15:7; 24:14
Proverbs 21:13
Isaiah 3:15; 10:1-2
Ezekiel 22:29
Zechariah 7:10
Proverbs 12:10

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Treatment of animals

Leviticus 22:28
Deuteronomy 22:6; 25:4
Luke 13:15; 14:5
1 Peter 4:9

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Inhospitality condemned

Deuteronomy 23:4
Matthew 25:41-43
Luke 9:52-53
Hebrews 13:2
3 John 1:10
1 Samuel 11:2

Some examples of unkindness

2 Samuel 12:4
2 Kings 25:7
Nehemiah 5:5-6
Job 24:2-12
Psalms 35:15; 69:20-21; 109:16
Ezekiel 34:4
Amos 1:11; 5:11
James 2:15-16
Ruth 2:20

God's kindness as a model for believers

Ezra 9:9
Isaiah 63:7
Acts 14:17
Romans 2:4; 11:22
Ephesians 2:7

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