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The Fruit of the Spirit Kindness

Christian Growth Seminar. The Fruit of the Spirit Kindness. Fruit of the Spirit. love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness self-control. Galatians 5:22-23. FEELINGS OF THE HEART. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS. RELATIONSHIP TO GOD AND THE WORD. Kindness

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The Fruit of the Spirit Kindness

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  1. Christian Growth Seminar The Fruit of the Spirit Kindness

  2. Fruit of the Spirit love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness self-control Galatians 5:22-23 FEELINGS OF THE HEART RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS RELATIONSHIP TO GOD AND THE WORD

  3. Kindness The Bible Definition of Kindness • The definition of kindness begins with God. • God is kind to believers. • “That in the ages to come He may show the incomparable riches of God's grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.” • (Eph. 2:7)

  4. Kindness The Bible Definition of Kindness The definition of kindness begins with God. 2. Christians should show kindness by behaving toward others as God has behaved toward them. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you" (Ephesians 4:32). "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" (Colossians 3:12).

  5. Kindness The Bible Definition of Kindness • In the Bible, kindness is often associated with mercy and love. • Proverbs 20:28 describes qualities God wants in a leader: “Mercy and truth preserve the king, and by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.” • Peter wrote of adding love to “brotherly kindness” (2 Peter 1:7) • Paul wrote about putting on “tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering” (Colossians 3:13).

  6. Kindness The Bible Definition of Kindness Kindness is based on a godly attitude. “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4

  7. Kindness Biblical Examples of Kindness • Kindness is unselfish and offered to all. • Good Samaritan (Luke 10) • A priest and a Levite ignored the wounded man. • A Samaritan helped him. • Jesus said the Samaritan was an example of a good neighbor.

  8. Kindness Biblical Examples of Kindness • 2. Kindness is often rewarded. Ruth (Ruth 2-4) • Ruth was kind to her mother-in-law, Naomi. • Boaz was kind to Ruth because Ruth was kind to Naomi. • Boaz married Ruth. • Ruth had a son, Obed. • Obed was the father of Jesse. • Jesse was the father of David the king of Israel, an ancestor of Jesus.

  9. Kindness Biblical Examples of Kindness • 3. Kindness Is Sometimes Unexpected • Barbarians (Acts 28:2) • “And the barbarous people showed us great kindness…” • Paul and his companions were shipwrecked on an island. • Unexpected kindness from idol worshipers to strangers.

  10. Kindness Biblical Examples of Kindness • 4. Kindness is returned for evil Joseph (Genesis 37-50) • Joseph was hated by his brothers. • They sold him into slavery. • Joseph prospered in Egypt in spite of many troubles. • Joseph blessed and forgave his brothers. • God’s people became a great nation in Egypt. • (Genesis 45)

  11. Kindness Biblical Examples of Kindness • 5. Kindness may be multiplied Jesus Feeds 5,000 (John 6:1-14) • A little boy gave a few loaves and fishes. • Jesus multiplied his gift. • 5,000 were fed.

  12. Kindness Biblical Examples of Kindness • 6. Kindness is remembered Tabitha (Acts 9:36) • Tabitha (Dorcas) dies. • Friends called for Peter. • Good deeds of Dorcas recalled. • Peter raised Dorcas from the dead. • Many were brought to Christ as a result.

  13. Christian Growth Seminar The Fruit of the Spirit Goodness

  14. Fruit of the Spirit love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness self-control Galatians 5:22-23 FEELINGS OF THE HEART RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS RELATIONSHIP TO GOD AND THE WORD

  15. Goodness The Bible Definition of Goodness • The definition of goodness begins with God. • After each creation, God looked at it & said, "It is good." • Goodness means something that pleases God. • A good person is a person who is pleasing to God. • Goodness is whatever is worthy of God’s approval. • What does it take to please God? Whatever that is, that will be good.

  16. Goodness The Bible Definition of Goodness • There are 3 types of goodness. • 1. The inherent goodness natural in a thing or being. • Love is good. • Faith is good. • Honesty is good. • God is good.

  17. Goodness The Bible Definition of Goodness • There are 3 types of goodness. • 2. The goodness in the will, behavior, or character of a being. • “He is a good man.” • “She is a good mother.” • Jesus went about doing good. (Acts 10:38)

  18. Goodness The Bible Definition of Goodness • There are 3 types of goodness. • 3. The acts of goodness a being may do. • He gave the beggar some money. • She visited the widows every day. • “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.” (John 10:28)

  19. Goodness The Nature of God’s Goodness • God’s goodness is perfect. • Because God is perfect. • “Luke 18:19 “no one is good but God alone." • God’s goodness cannot be improved upon.

  20. Goodness The Nature of God’s Goodness • 2. God’s goodness is infinite. • In its scope or extent. • It extends to all His creation. • b. In its duration. • It will never end.

  21. Goodness The Nature of God’s Goodness • 3. God’s goodness is directed toward us. • Ps. 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. • Jas 1:17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. • Rom 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? • God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love Him. (Romans 8:28)

  22. Goodness The Nature of God’s Goodness • 4. God is good to all, including those who reject Him. • Matt. 5:45 “He makes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and unjust.”

  23. Goodness The Imitation of God’s Goodness • Our goodness is a reflection of God’s goodness. • Goodness in the Bible is God himself. • God is the source of goodness and the standard by which it is determined. • The Father and the Son are good, and they do good and they create good. • A good tree produces good fruit.

  24. Goodness The Imitation of God’s Goodness • God’s goodness is to be shared. • Gal 6:10 “So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.” • The Great Commission shares the goodness of God.

  25. Goodness The Imitation of God’s Goodness • Good works are good from three main perspectives: • They are done in accordance with a right standard. • The law of God. • The law of love.

  26. Goodness The Imitation of God’s Goodness • Good works are good from three main perspectives: • They are done in accordance with a right standard. • The law of God. • The law of love. • 2. They are done from a right reason. • Love and gratitude for redemption and for the goodness and the love that God has sent our way.

  27. Goodness The Imitation of God’s Goodness • Good works are good from three main perspectives: • They are done in accordance with a right standard. • The law of God. • The law of love. • 2. They are done from a right reason. • Love and gratitude for redemption and for the goodness and the love that God has sent our way. • 3. They are done with a right aim. • Everything that we do should be to the glory of God.

  28. Goodness The Balance of Man’s Goodness/Badness Will we be saved if our good works outweigh our bad works? Fruit of the Spirit Works of the Flesh

  29. Goodness The Inadequacy of Man’s Goodness No! Fruit of the Spirit Works of the Flesh

  30. Goodness The Inadequacy of Man’s Goodness Our salvation is not: “…by works of righteousness we have done.” Titus 3:5 Fruit of the Spirit Works of the Flesh

  31. Goodness The Inadequacy of Man’s Goodness Our salvation is not: “…by works of righteousness we have done.” Titus 3:5 “…of works lest any man should boast.” Eph. 2:9 Fruit of the Spirit Works of the Flesh

  32. Goodness The Supremacy of God’s Goodness “We have redemption through His blood.” Eph. 1:7 “Nothing in my hand I bring; Simply to thy cross I cling.” Rock of Ages, AugustusToplady

  33. Goodness The Assurance of God’s Goodness We have the assurance of God’s presence and God’s goodness.

  34. Goodness The Assurance of God’s Goodness We have the assurance of God’s presence and God’s goodness. “I am with you always, even to the end of the world.” Matthew 28:20

  35. Goodness The Assurance of God’s Goodness We have the assurance of God’s presence and God’s goodness. “I am with you always, even to the end of the world.” Matthew 28:20

  36. Goodness The Balance of Man’s Goodness/Badness Will we be saved if our good works outweigh our bad works? Fruit of the Spirit Works of the Flesh

  37. Goodness The Balance of Man’s Goodness/Badness Will we be saved if our good works outweigh our bad works? Fruit of the Spirit Works of the Flesh

  38. Goodness The Inadequacy of Man’s Goodness Our salvation is not: “…of works lest any man should boast.” Eph. 2:9 “…by works of righteousness we have done.” Titus 3:5 Works of the Flesh Fruit Of the Spirit

  39. Goodness The Balance of Man’s Goodness/Badness Will we be saved if our good works outweigh our bad works? Works of the Flesh Fruit Of the Spirit

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