![]() Acts 28:2 The islanders showed us unusual kindness. Do we truly care? Does the pain of others really matter to us? When you show acts of kindness to the needy you are doing the same thing for Christ.ġ4. ![]() We need to be willing to go the extra mile. Usually people give a dollar just to say they gave and go on their way. He cherished that simple act of kindness. We talked about Jesus and the gospel and I noticed he was getting very emotional and teary-eyed.įinally, before I left we prayed and as soon as we were done praying he kissed my hand in thankfulness. Immediately he was shocked that I would sit on the ground with him. We checked out and I went outside and I sat down with one of them. One time I went to the store and I noticed a couple of homeless men and I offered to buy them food. When your actions show evidence of a heart that truly cares people take notice. Many people are nice, but they don’t get dirty. People cherish kindness and when you go the extra mile. Many of you don’t know how a moment of kindness can change someone’s life. People remember and cherish acts of kindness. ![]() For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.ħ. Matthew 5:40-42 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. Loving our enemies sets Christians apart from the ways of the world.Ħ. When you show undeserved kindness to others you are imitating your Savior. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” To ask for forgiveness for others while they are crucifying you shows real love and kindness. It is so easy to be kind to someone who likes you, but how about to people who hate you? How about to people who slander you and make fun of you behind your back? Jesus tells us to take kindness to a different level. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.Įveryone is kind to their friends, family members, etc. Galatians 5:17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”ĥ. Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The Spirit tells you to go make peace so you think about it for a while, then the flesh says, “he will be alright.” We have to trust in God and cry out for greater manifestations of the Spirit’s power in our lives.Ĥ. The Spirit wants to, but pride, fear, and awkwardness might try to hold you back from going to that person and offering your help or seeking reconciliation. This is especially true when you have to be kind or forgive an enemy. When the flesh fights against the Spirit you get convicted. It starts to fear, it starts to make excuses, it gets lazy. The flesh says, “I have to go” or “I don’t have time.” The flesh wants to stop us from showing kindness. The Spirit wants to do the things of God, but the flesh fights with it. ![]() Colossians 3:12 So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.ģ. Ephesians 4:31-32 All bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander must be removed from you, along with all malice. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. We need to remove the things of the flesh to pour out the things of the Spirit. They will be mean, grumpy, they never witness, they are extremely impatient, unforgiving, they are selfish, etc. We must be filled with the Spirit, but we can’t be filled with the Spirit if we are filled with the world! This is serious! Have you drifted from God? When someone does not hide away with God you will see the results of that in their life. Many of you are struggling with meanness, but how long do you tarry in prayer before the living God? How much do you read the Word? Do you seek to get closer to His heart? Are you worried about TV, social media, etc. When our heart is aligned towards God things like kindness and goodness come out, but when our heart is aimed towards the flesh we do things of the flesh. You are bringing forth the fruit of the Spirit of God living in you. You are letting go of selfishness and being an example of selflessness. When you are kind towards others you are being a reflection of the great kindness of our Father. We have to get back to the prayer closet and cry out that God changes us. When you’re filled with the Spirit you change. Attributes of the Spirit-filled Life: Kindness
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