Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness
(Galatians 5:22-23)

I. Kindness and God
A. God’s kindness is part of his character. (Exodus 34:6; Psalm 136:1)
B. God’s kindness leads us to repentance. (Romans 2:4, 11:22)
C. Jesus’ life was full of kindness. (Matthew 9:36; Ephesians 1:7)

II. Kindness and God’s Grace
A. God’s kindness is undeserved. (Titus 3:4-5)
B. God’s kindness is unearned. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
C. God’s kindness should motivate us to be kind to other. (Matthew 18:33; Luke 6:35-36)

III. Growing in Kindness
A. Consider God’s kindness to you in Christ. (Ephesians 2:7, 4:32)
B. Give sacrificially to those in need. (2 Corinthians 8:9; 1 John 3:17-18)
C. Speak a kind word to someone today. (Proverbs 12:25)
D. Remember God’s promises for those who are kind. (Proverbs 11:17, 19:17; Hebrews 6:10)
E. Ask God to develop the fruit of kindness in your life.

Affirmation:
“I will grow in kindness as I allow the Spirit to inspire my behavior.”

Application:
Do at least one specific act of kindness to someone each day this week.