How important is this, and agree fully with Marilyn and Tellie.
Sometimes, if there is a person I criticized for several things, either verbally or just in my thinking; then when I give that person a genuine compliment lovingly, it helps me to see that person in a more positive light, as God`s child, expressing good. And I think this compliment from me does that person very good, yes it is a healing and reconciling aspect.
This matches with this week`s theme of the lesson sermon. Very good, thank you Evan, thats thought provocing.
1 a :an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; especially: an admiring remark
b :formal and respectful recognition: honor
Dear Evan: I am grateful for the work you do in “the world,” to help break up the fog of
erroneous belief that seems to swirl around some/most/all of us, in varying degrees. You are
an inspiration. Thank you! I thank God for each and every unselfish, kind, loving, good individual that has touched …all of our lives. Angels, all. Thank You, God, for such as these!
How joyful to see the good and beautiful in all of God’s children! And to declare it! We are bearing true witness to perfect God and perfect man in that declaration! Amen!
I agree with Marilyn that it is an expression of Love, and how wonderful to give it and to receive it! It brings joy to both the giver and the receiver. Love in action!
Many times I have received compliments from total strangers and I kind of thought these people were like angels. In turn I do the same whenever I see someone. I love to see the good in others and acknowledge it. It is Love being reflected in Love.
Very good to have that Webster’s definition.
I remember a story of a man in despair, about to jump off a bridge.
Someone walking by said, “Nice boots!” and the urge to jump vanished. Life was worth living again.
So when I work in the Reading Room I always find something to commend about a visitor’s appearance or spirit. “Beautiful colors!” or “What a great smile!” It means they are seen, valued, honored.
I have to be careful, though, not to flatter or want to be flattered. Flattery is an attempt to manipulate or be manipulated. All good is of God.
A compliment identifies people with their oneness with God, good.
A flatterer will try to get the person to identify him or herself as the source of good, or as someone superior to others. No good comes from it. We have to be honest and know and state the truth. “Isn’t it wonderful that we are all children of God’s inescapable light, His infinite goodness and love?”
Thank you all for your thought provoking responses. Danielle, I love the concept of compliments are spiritual ideas in action. I see as the flip side of this is gratitude is spiritual ideas in action. What a lovely, complete circle we have – compliments and gratitude are all a response to God’s great love being expressed.
Compliments are an expression of Love. It feels good to show genuine love!
Compliments, to me is a sincere expression of appreciation.
Yes it feels good and right to give it.
Compliments are a recognition of present spiritual ideas in action.
Thank you, Daniele, also for your inspired comment!
How important is this, and agree fully with Marilyn and Tellie.
Sometimes, if there is a person I criticized for several things, either verbally or just in my thinking; then when I give that person a genuine compliment lovingly, it helps me to see that person in a more positive light, as God`s child, expressing good. And I think this compliment from me does that person very good, yes it is a healing and reconciling aspect.
This matches with this week`s theme of the lesson sermon. Very good, thank you Evan, thats thought provocing.
I have found that often after giving a compliment or smile to someone, it is reciprocated, which is Love reflected in Love. : ) ( :
Webster’s Definition of compliment:
1 a :an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; especially: an admiring remark
b :formal and respectful recognition: honor
Dear Evan: I am grateful for the work you do in “the world,” to help break up the fog of
erroneous belief that seems to swirl around some/most/all of us, in varying degrees. You are
an inspiration. Thank you! I thank God for each and every unselfish, kind, loving, good individual that has touched …all of our lives. Angels, all. Thank You, God, for such as these!
;<))
How joyful to see the good and beautiful in all of God’s children! And to declare it! We are bearing true witness to perfect God and perfect man in that declaration! Amen!
Marilyn: You hit the mark right on line. Thanks, Bill
I agree with Marilyn that it is an expression of Love, and how wonderful to give it and to receive it! It brings joy to both the giver and the receiver. Love in action!
Many times I have received compliments from total strangers and I kind of thought these people were like angels. In turn I do the same whenever I see someone. I love to see the good in others and acknowledge it. It is Love being reflected in Love.
Very good to have that Webster’s definition.
I remember a story of a man in despair, about to jump off a bridge.
Someone walking by said, “Nice boots!” and the urge to jump vanished. Life was worth living again.
So when I work in the Reading Room I always find something to commend about a visitor’s appearance or spirit. “Beautiful colors!” or “What a great smile!” It means they are seen, valued, honored.
I have to be careful, though, not to flatter or want to be flattered. Flattery is an attempt to manipulate or be manipulated. All good is of God.
A compliment identifies people with their oneness with God, good.
A flatterer will try to get the person to identify him or herself as the source of good, or as someone superior to others. No good comes from it. We have to be honest and know and state the truth. “Isn’t it wonderful that we are all children of God’s inescapable light, His infinite goodness and love?”
Thank you all for your thought provoking responses. Danielle, I love the concept of compliments are spiritual ideas in action. I see as the flip side of this is gratitude is spiritual ideas in action. What a lovely, complete circle we have – compliments and gratitude are all a response to God’s great love being expressed.