March 16 2014 Growing The Character Of Kindness
/Growing The Character of Kindness
Galatians 5:22 – The Fruit of the Spirit is kindness.
Colossians 3:12 – Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Two Reasons For Kindness:
- God is kind to us.
- We want people to be kind to us.
Five Characteristics Of Kindness:
1. A kind person is sensitive to others.
Philippians 2:4 – Each of you should look not only to your own interest, but also to the interest of others.
David: Kind to Saul’s grandson.
2. A kind person is supportive.
Proverbs 15:4 – Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit.
Proverbs 10:32 – Righteous people know the kind thing to say, but the wicked are always saying things that hurt.
3. A kind person is sympathetic.
Romans 12:15 – When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrow.
John 11:35 – Jesus wept at the tomb of Lazarus.
4. A kind person is straight forward.
Proverbs 27:6 – Wounds from a friend are better that kisses from an enemy.
5. A kind person is spontaneous.
Galatians 6:10 – As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially those who belong to the family of believers.
The Number One Enemy Of Kindness Is: BUSYNESS!!!
A Project For This Week: Write down seven people you want to show kindness to this week. List the ways you can do it. Ask God to give you the opportunity to show kindness to one of them each day.
