The Weapon of Kindness

Ephesians 6:10-18(NKJV) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

The Weapon of Kindness 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

The Weapon of Kindness Romans 12:1(NKJV) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function,

The Weapon of Kindness 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;

The Weapon of Kindness 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.

The Weapon of Kindness 17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

The Weapon of Kindness Present our bodies for service - 1

The Weapon of Kindness Present our bodies for service - 1 Living sacrifice (obedient) for God to use

The Weapon of Kindness Present our bodies for service - 1 Living sacrifice (obedient) for God to use Holy and acceptable to God

The Weapon of Kindness Present our bodies for service - 1 Living sacrifice (obedient) for God to use Holy and acceptable to God Reasonable service

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle Do not copy the world – 2a

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle Do not copy the world – 2a Be a soldier for Him, not self-glory – 3

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle God will and can use us for His glory – if we allow

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle God will and can use us for His glory – if we allow God has a special use for all of us – 4

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle God will and can use us for His glory – if we allow God has a special use for all of us – 4 We all work together - 4

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle God will and can use us for His glory – if we allow God has a special use for all of us – 4 We all work together - 4 We support each other – 5

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle God will and can use us for His glory – if we allow God has a special use for all of us – 4 We all work together - 4 We support each other – 5 We do our part – 6

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle God will and can use us for His glory – if we allow God has a special use for all of us – 4 We all work together - 4 We support each other – 5 We do our part – 6 Our part supports the whole – 8

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle God will and can use us for His glory – if we allow God has a special use for all of us – 4 We all work together - 4 We support each other – 5 We do our part – 6 Our part supports the whole – 8 We do our part right – 8-10

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle We treat God’s people properly - 13

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle We treat God’s people properly - 13 We use the right weapons on unbelievers - 14

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle We treat God’s people properly - 13 We use the right weapons on unbelievers - 14 We use friendship to support all those around us - 15

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle We treat God’s people properly - 13 We use the right weapons on unbelievers - 14 We use friendship to support all those around us - 15 We remember always we are His soldier – 16-21

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle We treat God’s people properly - 13 We use the right weapons on unbelievers - 14 We use friendship to support all those around us - 15 We remember always we are His soldier – We use the weapon of choice – KINDNESS – 20

The Weapon of Kindness Prepare for a spiritual battle We treat God’s people properly - 13 We use the right weapons on unbelievers - 14 We use friendship to support all those around us - 15 We remember always we are His soldier – We use the weapon of choice – KINDNESS – 20 We use good to overcome evil – 21

The Weapon of Kindness Present our faith to those around us as a unit (special forces) - 1

The Weapon of Kindness Present our faith to those around us as a unit (special forces) Corinthians 6:1-10(NKJV) 1 We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: “In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. 3 We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed.

The Weapon of Kindness Present our faith to those around us as a unit (special forces) But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses, 5 in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings; 6 by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love, 7 by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

The Weapon of Kindness Present our faith to those around us as a unit (special forces) by honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; 9 as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and yet not killed; 10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

The Weapon of Kindness Present our faith to those around us as a unit (special forces) - 1 In a united manner – 1a

The Weapon of Kindness Present our faith to those around us as a unit (special forces) - 1 In a united manner – 1a In a timely manner (today/now) - 2

The Weapon of Kindness Present our faith to those around us as a unit (special forces) - 1 In a united manner – 1a In a timely manner (today/now) - 2 In a blameless manner – 3

The Weapon of Kindness Present our faith to those around us as a unit (special forces) - 1 In a united manner – 1a In a timely manner (today/now) - 2 In a blameless manner – 3 In a “professional” manner – 4

The Weapon of Kindness Purpose in our hearts to serve exemplary and with distinction 2 Peter 1:3-11(KJV) 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

The Weapon of Kindness Purpose in our hearts to serve exemplary and with distinction 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity [love]. 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.

The Weapon of Kindness Purpose in our hearts to serve exemplary and with distinction 10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: 11 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

The Weapon of Kindness Purpose in our hearts to serve exemplary and with distinction Depend upon the divine power of God’s Spirit to help you - 3

The Weapon of Kindness Purpose in our hearts to serve exemplary and with distinction Depend upon the divine power of God’s Spirit to help you - 3 Partake of His divine nature and allow Him to help us shed the corruption of this world. - 4

The Weapon of Kindness Purpose in our hearts to serve exemplary and with distinction Depend upon the divine power of God’s Spirit to help you - 3 Partake of His divine nature and allow Him to help us shed the corruption of this world. - 4 Diligently work at being all you can be – 5-8

The Weapon of Kindness Purpose in our hearts to serve exemplary and with distinction Depend upon the divine power of God’s Spirit to help you - 3 Partake of His divine nature and allow Him to help us shed the corruption of this world. - 4 Diligently work at being all you can be – 5-8 Be all you can be – in the “Army” Semper fi _ “Always faithful”

The Weapon of Kindness Purpose in our hearts to serve exemplary and with distinction Depend upon the divine power of God’s Spirit to help you - 3 Partake of His divine nature and allow Him to help us shed the corruption of this world. - 4 Diligently work at being all you can be – 5-8 Remember your rescue from sins and failures – 9

The Weapon of Kindness Purpose in our hearts to serve exemplary and with distinction Depend upon the divine power of God’s Spirit to help you - 3 Partake of His divine nature and allow Him to help us shed the corruption of this world. - 4 Diligently work at being all you can be – 5-8 Remember your rescue from sins and failures – 9 Serve with determination, honor and the likeness of Christ –10-11

The Weapon of Kindness A few questions: As the soldier for the Lord, are you “killing” people with kindness? As the soldier for the Lord, are you portraying His love with the strength of faithfulness? As the soldier for the Lord, are you recognized as His soldier?