Galatians 5:22
Galatians 5:22: “The fruit of the Spirit is kindness.”
Colossians 3:12—"Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”
The Greek word for “clothe” means “to put on.”
Kindness is love in action.
1 Corinthians 13:4—"Love is kind.”
Ephesians 2:8 (LB) “Because of God’s kindness, you have been saved through trusting Christ.”
Matthew 7:12—“Do unto others as you would have them do to you.”
Proverbs 21:21 “Be kind and honest, and you’ll live a long life. Others will respect you and treat you fairly.”
Proverbs 11:17 “The kind man benefits himself.”
Philippians 2:4 “Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also the interests of others.”
“Is there anyone that I can be kind to in Saul’s family?”
Proverbs 15:4—“Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit.”
To belittle is to “be little.”
Proverbs 10:32—“Righteous people know the kind things to say. But the wicked are always saying things that hurt.”
Genesis 50:19-21—"But Joseph said to them, ‘Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God?You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.”
Romans 12:15—“When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrows.”
2 Timothy 2:24—"Kindness is a mark of spiritual leadership.”
John 11:35—“Jesus wept.”
Titus 3:4—“Jesus is the expression of God's kindness.”
A friend will level with you.
Sometimes, kindness isjust being straightforward, but we usually prefer to sugarcoat it.
How do we know when to be confrontational—when to be tough—and when to be gentle with people?
Calculate which is going to heal the quickest, and then you take that step.
Proverbs 27:6—“Wounds from a friend are better than kisses from an enemy.”
Galatians 2:11—"A good man mayrebuke me in kindness.”
“As we have the opportunity.”
Remember this: Good intentions don’t count.
You can summarize the entire Old Testament law in two statements: “Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself.”
Many people in this world are bleeding physically, financially, emotionally, and in their marriages.
The number one enemy of kindness is busyness.
As we have the opportunity, let us do good for all people.
It is“as you have the opportunity.”