Spirit of Kindness

Let us not love with words or speech, but with actions and in truth.

1 John 3:18 (NIV)

1. YOUR KINDNESS IS AN EXTENSION OF GOD’S HEART TO THIS WORLD.

Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, YOU MUST clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, KINDNESS, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Colossians 3:12 (NLT)

You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden…in the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father.

Matthew 5:14-16 (NLT)

• KINDNESS IS NOT WITHOUT BOUNDARIES. BE WISE IN YOUR DEALINGS.

Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Matthew 10:16 (NKJV)

2. WE ARE MINISTERS AND DISPENSERS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

(We are) ministers of Christ and the dispensers of the mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians 4:1 (D.R.)

God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Romans 5:5 (NIV)

3. KINDNESS SOFTENS HEARTS TOWARDS REPENTANCE; IT’S POWER HAS ETERNAL SIGNIFICANCE.

Do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness, restraint and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?

Romans 2:4 (NASB)

(Jesus said) “When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to

me." John 12:32 (GNT)

VICTORY GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. Read Colossians 3:12. What Christ-like qualities do you possess? What areas do you need to strengthen when it comes to being kind? Apply it to your home, work and church life.

2. How can you be an effective “Minister and Dispenser” of God’s kindness, especially when sharing your faith with others? Is there someone you need to reach out to this week?

3. Have you ever been taken advantage of because of your kindness? What did you learn from that experience? How can you apply God’s Word and wisdom to this area in your life?

4. Share a testimony on how God used you to be kind to others, as well as receiving acts of kindness from others that have touched you deeply.