Christian Characteristics

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Original Power Point By Richard Thetford Edited with additions of scriptures/etc Jack Wheeler – Clovis Ca.

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Christian Characteristics BROTHERLY KINDNESS 2 Peter 1:5-10 Translated: “love of the brethren” Warmheartedness, Goodness, Generosity, Helpfulness The Cause: LOVE The Effect: KINDNESS John 13:34-35; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 4:21 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Brotherly Kindness Commanded In the Old Testament Zechariah 7:8-10 Deuteronomy 22:1 By Peter 1 Peter 2:17 By Paul “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Ways Brotherly Kindness Can Be Shown Through our conversation Proverbs 31:26 Proverbs 15:4; 15:1 Colossians 4:6 “kindness makes a person attractive. If you would win the world, melt it, do not hammer it.” -- Alexander Maclaren Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Ways Brotherly Kindness Can Be Shown Through sympathy toward one another 1 Corinthians 12:25 2 Timothy 1:16-18 Matthew 14:14 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Ways Brotherly Kindness Can Be Shown By practicing the “golden rule” To get the full understanding of the meaning of this verse: Change places with the other fellow! “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7:12 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Ways Brotherly Kindness Can Be Shown By doing good for evil Matthew 5:46-48 1 Peter 3:8-12 Romans 12:17-21 two wrongs have never made a right! Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Conclusion 1 Corinthians 8:12; Acts 9:3-5 When we sin against THE BRETHREN We sin against Christ 1 Corinthians 8:12; Acts 9:3-5 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com