What Kind of Kindness?

Galatians 5:22-26

Pew Bible Pg. 948

I. Fruit of the Spirit kindness is not being a weak believer.

A. We do not forsake the truth to be “kind”. Rom. 2:1-5

B. We do not behave foolishly and call it kind. Eph. 5:15-21, James 3:13-18

II. Our kindness should be flow out of a proper context of love.

A. Two commands, one commission. Matt. 22:34-40, 28:18-20

B. Kindness should reflect Jesus Christ. I Cor. 13:4-7; Eph. 2:4-10, 4:32; Titus 3:3-7

III. True kindness should shine in us.

A. Unbelievers should see a distinct difference in our lives. Luke 6:35, Col. 4:5-6

B. Fellow believers should know kindness as a natural by-product. vs. 25-26

Do I find myself falling into a false “kindness” just to make myself feel better?

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Do I see the kindness of the Spirit as a way to demonstrate the gospel to others?

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How am I doing on being kind to fellow believers, or do I find it easier to be kind to other people I don’t know as well?

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