Be Kind to One Another Ephesians 4:32

To be benevolent, good, pleasant. And to possess that nature. Kindness To be benevolent, good, pleasant. And to possess that nature. χρηστός (chrēstos) – gracious, considerate, warmhearted, decent, upright. The opposite of harshness φιλανθρωπία (philanthrōpia) – a kind heart Titus 3:4 In reality, kindness does not need to be defined!

1 Corinthians 13:4, a quality of love (Romans 12:10, 2 Peter 1:7) Kindness In scripture Colossians 3:12 1 Corinthians 13:4, a quality of love (Romans 12:10, 2 Peter 1:7) Galatians 5:22, a fruit of the Spirit

Demonstrated by God Luke 6:35, He is kind Romans 2:4 goodness Kindness Demonstrated by God Luke 6:35, He is kind Romans 2:4 goodness Romans 11:22 goodness Ephesians 2:7 Titus 3:4-7 1 Peter 2:3 gracious Cf. Matthew 18:23-36

Proverbs 19:22, what is desired in a man is kindness… Proverbs 20:28, Mercy and truth preserve the king, and by lovingkindness he upholds his throne Proverbs 31:26, on her tongue is the law of kindness

WE ought to avoid or limit our time around those who are unkind Kindness WE ought to avoid or limit our time around those who are unkind 1 Corinthians 15:33, evil company corrupts good morals Proverbs 22:24-25, “Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man do not go, lest you learn his ways and set a snare for your soul.”

Kindness toward one another Is necessary toward all! Consider one another, Hebrews 10:24, Job 6:14, “To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, even though he forsakes the fear of the almighty.” Kindness can overcome evil Romans 12:20-21, cf. Matthew 7:12

Kindness toward one another Is how we respond to bitterness Ephesians 4:31-32 Opens doors to teach and correct Is needed to properly forgive one another, Ephesians 4:32, Genesis 50:21, even after the death of Jacob, Joseph spoke kindly to his brothers. Again be reminded of God Titus 3:3-7

Kindness toward one another Must be demonstrated In our words Colossians 4:6, Proverbs 31:26 21, the “law of kindness” in her heart In our demeanor - disposition 2 Corinthians 6:3-6, cf. James 3:15-17 In our actions – don’t be deceitful! Proverbs 26:23-26, cf. Acts 28:2

Kindness toward one another Is necessary even when: We don’t feel like it! It is not deserved (or so we think) – Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 6:23 We disagree! Cf. Romans 15:1. This is when kindness is needed the most!

LET us resolve that kindness will be at the foundation of all we do LET us resolve that kindness will be at the foundation of all we do! How is YOUR kindness?