Love is Kind

Why do we struggle with kindness?

• Sin
• Self
• Society
• Survival

#1. The meaning of kindness

I Cor. 13:4 (NASB95)

I John 3:18 (NASB95)

II Cor. 6:4-6 (NASB95)

#2. God is kind to us

Rom. 2:4 (NASB95)

Titus 3:4-7 (NASB95)

Matt. 11:30 (NASB95)

Luke 6:35 (NASB95)

I Pet. 2:1-3 (NASB95)

#3. What kindness looks like in our own lives

• Having a kind disposition in your daily interactions
  
  >Noticing what others like
  >Noticing what others need
  >Noticing others

  “Scan the room“

• Doing intentional acts of kindness for others

There is no limit to the impact a kind and loving church family can have on this world

• Treating someone well even though they have not treated you well 

Eph. 4:32 (NASB95)

• Speaking nicely of and to other people

James 3:10 (NASB95)

Why would I treat the people I love less kindly than others?
> I’m a faker
> I’m taking them for granted
> I’m taking advantage of their position
> I lack integrity

“The screen door challenge”

• Removing the negative influences in your life

  I Cor. 15:33 (NASB95)