10 PRACTICAL WAYS TO VALUE OTHERS
1 // Offer encouragement
Whether it’s to the waiter who accidentally messed up your order or to your passive aggressive relative, a kind word can turn away anger for both parties.
2 // Smile and take time to ask, “How are you?”
In our fast-paced world, investing a little time into hearing from another person values their story and what’s going on in his or her life.
3 // Give the benefit of the doubt. Don’t assume, ask yourself, “Do I know this for sure?”
Don’t assume the worst of others or their ill-intent towards you.
4 // Give of your resources
Be generous, especially towards people who could never repay you.
5 // Ask questions and listen well
Often when we know more about a person, we can offer more grace and compassion.
6 // Offer to help
Instead of getting mad about someone inconveniencing you, offer to help by assisting or teaching.
7 // Be honest
Jesus was full of both grace and truth. Gracious honesty values others because it looks out for others long-term good.
8 // Serve without being asked
If you see a need, meet it. You’ll show others that you see and value their needs above your own.
9 // Invite
Pursuing and inviting others reveals that you value them enough to think about them and create space for them in your life.
10 // Be patient
Patience—offered to your kids, spouse, or others—shows you value someone over and above your own schedule.
These aren’t just tasks to accomplish and it isn’t a standard to measure yourself against every day. God doesn’t want us to just follow rules that obligate us to value people. He wants us to become the kind of self-sacrificing people that don’t need
If you are ready to take the next step in valuing others, check out a weekend service at Mission Hills. You’ll get gospel-centered worship and Bible-driven content to help you grow in your faith.
