“Kindness” => Chrestotes (Greek): “To be mellowed, a person who doesn’t act harshly or inflict pain on others. It is kindness of heart and kindness of act.”
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self- control.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)
1. IT’S GOD DIVINE NATURE TO BE KIND!
“He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.”
Isaiah 40:11 (NLT)
“…Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other. But— When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”
Titus 3:3-5 (NLT)
2. THE KINDNESS WE RECEIVE FROM GOD, WE GIVE! (BOOMERANG EFFECT)
“Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off.”
Romans 11:22 (NIV)
“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.”
Galatians 6:9-10 (NLT)
3. KINDNESS IS NOT WEAKNESS, IT’S BEING A WITNESS!
“…treat my family with this faithful love, even when the Lord destroys all your enemies from the face of the earth…And Jonathan made David reaffirm his vow of friendship again, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.”
1 Samuel 20:15,17 (NLT)
“Don’t be afraid!” David said. “I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the king’s table!”
2 Samuel 9:7 (NLT)
Victory Group Questions:
Read Psalms 103:1-18. According to the Psalmist, what are some of the kind and loving things God has done for us?
What are some specific steps you can take to be a person of kindness in a relationship?
Share a time when you witness someone showing kindness to another person. How did this affect you?
Read Galatians 6:1-10. Share your insight!
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