Lessons from Kindergarten

²² But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³ gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)

: intentional ways of showing God’s love, with no strings attached.

³⁵ Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. (John 13:35)

Challenging times kindness.

⁴ Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? (Romans 2:4)

The kindness of God is illustrated, demonstrated, and authenticated by how I the people around me.

Preparing to be Kind:

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³² Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)

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Words and deeds are powerful .

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