Its not "your" thoughts that count

Ive heard this zillions of times, I witness this all the time. I never had the time to fully grasp this issue.You know how people say after a quarrel, if she doesn't talk first why I should be the one to talk. Why be polite to someone when they will not return the favor? If she goes aboard and does not bring a souvenir why should I bring her? She didn't give me any presents for my birthday why should i giver her any.. I myself am guilty on this count since Ive said to my dad, you gave me a cheap present for my birthday so next year you shall get a cheaper present too!! But I know better now and I have been most disturbed about this. Ive realized it's not what the other people think that count the most, it's what God things of you that matters.Being nice to someone even if they do not return the favor is great, because you are being yourself to help someone, it's their bad they do not return the favors but maybe if you continue to be yourself just maybe they might learn to be helpful people too.Being stubborn,hatred and revenge are sinful acts. We should not let pride get the best of us, after quarrels so what if i am the first one to break the ice, that makes me humble. God looks upon everyone's actions. Bless you.