Fruit Of The Spirit – Kindness

November 1, 2026

Fruit 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?

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