Kindness - The Fruit of the Spirit

Ephesians 4:22-32

• Kindness doesn’t come naturally

1. Kindness defined
1. Hesed
2. Chrestos
2. Kindness lived out
1. Words of kindness

   Cruel to be kind?

2. Deeds of Kindness
1. Kindness to God’s people — Sheep and the goats
2. Kindness to all people
3. Kindness to our enemies

• Kindness is costly
• Proactive not reactive
• A supernatural work - pray

Next week:Goodness and Faithfulness

Resources: Generous Justice – Tim Keller