forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. NKJV The previous way of life must be put off (4:31) and the new life put on. Believers ought to be kind to one another. Kindness means acting charitably and benevolently toward others, as God has done toward us. Kindness takes the initiative in responding generously to others’ needs. The Psalms and writings of the prophets say much about God’s kindness. Because believers have received kindness, we ought to act with kindness toward others.