Fruit Of The Spirit – Kindness
November 1, 2026Fruit of The Spirit: Part 6
Kindness
Galatians 5:22-23 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (NASB)
- Eros- Romantic or sexual love
- Storge- Family
- Philo- Friendship or brotherly love
- Agape- Unconditional love
Romans 5:8 (NASB)
James 1:2-4 (NASB)
John 14:27 (NASB)
- A kind word can soften conflict.
- A kind action can lift a burden.
- A kind response can display the grace of Jesus.
1. Kindness begins with God’s character.
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NASB)
John 3:16 (NASB)
2. Kindness is love made visible.
Ephesians 4:32 (NASB)
- Speak encouragement instead of criticism.
- Listen patiently before offering an opinion.
- Help someone in need without making them feel indebted to you.
- Forgive an offense instead of rehearsing it.
3. Kindness grows through yielding to the Spirit.
Galatians 5:25 (NASB)
John 15:5 (NASB)
4. God shows His kindness even to the non-believing world through what is known as Common Grace.
Matthew 5:45b (NASB)
- Where am I most tempted to be harsh?
- Whom have I treated as an interruption rather than a person God loves?
- What specific act of kindness can I do this week?
- Have I asked the Holy Spirit to change not only my actions, but my heart?