1. Christian Growth Seminar
The Fruit of the Spirit
Kindness

2. Fruit of the Spirit love joy peace patience kindness goodness
faithfulness
gentleness
self-control
Galatians 5:22-23
FEELINGS OF THE HEART
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
RELATIONSHIP TO GOD AND THE WORD

3. The definition of kindness begins with God.
The Bible Definition of Kindness
The definition of kindness begins with God.
God is kind to believers.
“That in the ages to come He may show the incomparable riches of God's grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.”
(Eph. 2:7)

4. The definition of kindness begins with God.
The Bible Definition of Kindness
The definition of kindness begins with God.
2. Christians should show kindness by behaving toward others as God has behaved toward them.
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you" (Ephesians 4:32).
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" (Colossians 3:12).

5. In the Bible, kindness is often associated with mercy and love.
The Bible Definition of Kindness
In the Bible, kindness is often associated with mercy and love.
Proverbs 20:28 describes qualities God wants in a leader: “Mercy and truth preserve the king, and by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.”
Peter wrote of adding love to “brotherly kindness” (2 Peter 1:7)
Paul wrote about putting on “tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering” (Colossians 3:13).

6. Kindness is based on a godly attitude.
The Bible Definition of Kindness
Kindness is based on a godly attitude.
“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.”
Philippians 2:3-4

7. Kindness is unselfish and offered to all.
Biblical Examples of Kindness
Kindness is unselfish and offered to all.
Good Samaritan (Luke 10)
A priest and a Levite ignored the wounded man.
A Samaritan helped him.
Jesus said the Samaritan was an example of a good neighbor.

8. 2. Kindness is often rewarded. Ruth (Ruth 2-4)
Biblical Examples of Kindness
2. Kindness is often rewarded Ruth (Ruth 2-4)
Ruth was kind to her mother-in-law, Naomi.
Boaz was kind to Ruth because Ruth was kind to Naomi.
Boaz married Ruth.
Ruth had a son, Obed.
Obed was the father of Jesse.
Jesse was the father of David the king of Israel, an ancestor of Jesus.

9. 3. Kindness Is Sometimes Unexpected Barbarians (Acts 28:2)
Biblical Examples of Kindness
3. Kindness Is Sometimes Unexpected
Barbarians (Acts 28:2)
“And the barbarous people showed us great kindness…”
Paul and his companions were shipwrecked on an island.
Unexpected kindness from idol worshipers to strangers.

10. 4. Kindness is returned for evil Joseph (Genesis 37-50)
Biblical Examples of Kindness
4. Kindness is returned for evil Joseph (Genesis 37-50)
Joseph was hated by his brothers.
They sold him into slavery.
Joseph prospered in Egypt in spite of many troubles.
Joseph blessed and forgave his brothers.
God’s people became a great nation in Egypt.
(Genesis 45)

11. 5. Kindness may be multiplied Jesus Feeds 5,000 (John 6:1-14)
Biblical Examples of Kindness
5. Kindness may be multiplied Jesus Feeds 5,000 (John 6:1-14)
A little boy gave a few loaves and fishes.
Jesus multiplied his gift.
5,000 were fed.

12. 6. Kindness is remembered Tabitha (Acts 9:36)
Biblical Examples of Kindness
6. Kindness is remembered Tabitha (Acts 9:36)
Tabitha (Dorcas) dies.
Friends called for Peter.
Good deeds of Dorcas recalled.
Peter raised Dorcas from the dead.
Many were brought to Christ as a result.

14. Christian Growth Seminar
The Fruit of the Spirit
Goodness

15. Fruit of the Spirit love joy peace patience kindness goodness
faithfulness
gentleness
self-control
Galatians 5:22-23
FEELINGS OF THE HEART
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
RELATIONSHIP TO GOD AND THE WORD

16. The definition of goodness begins with God.
The Bible Definition of Goodness
The definition of goodness begins with God.
After each creation, God looked at it & said, "It is good."
Goodness means something that pleases God.
A good person is a person who is pleasing to God.
Goodness is whatever is worthy of God’s approval.
What does it take to please God? Whatever that is, that will be good.

17. There are 3 types of goodness.
The Bible Definition of Goodness
There are 3 types of goodness.
1. The inherent goodness natural in a thing or being.
Love is good.
Faith is good.
Honesty is good.
God is good.

18. There are 3 types of goodness.
The Bible Definition of Goodness
There are 3 types of goodness.
2. The goodness in the will, behavior, or character of a being.
“He is a good man.”
“She is a good mother.”
Jesus went about doing good. (Acts 10:38)

19. There are 3 types of goodness. 3. The acts of goodness a being may do.
The Bible Definition of Goodness
There are 3 types of goodness.
3. The acts of goodness a being may do.
He gave the beggar some money.
She visited the widows every day.
“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.” (John 10:28)

20. God’s goodness is perfect. Because God is perfect.
The Nature of God’s Goodness
God’s goodness is perfect.
Because God is perfect.
“Luke 18:19 “no one is good but God alone."
God’s goodness cannot be improved upon.

21. 2. God’s goodness is infinite. In its scope or extent.
The Nature of God’s Goodness
2. God’s goodness is infinite.
In its scope or extent.
It extends to all His creation.
b. In its duration.
It will never end.

22. 3. God’s goodness is directed toward us.
The Nature of God’s Goodness
3. God’s goodness is directed toward us.
Ps. 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
Jas 1:17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.
Rom 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?
God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love Him. (Romans 8:28)

23. 4. God is good to all, including those who reject Him.
Goodness
The Nature of God’s Goodness
4. God is good to all, including those who reject Him.
Matt. 5:45 “He makes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and unjust.”

24. Our goodness is a reflection of God’s goodness.
The Imitation of God’s Goodness
Our goodness is a reflection of God’s goodness.
Goodness in the Bible is God himself.
God is the source of goodness and the standard by which it is determined.
The Father and the Son are good, and they do good and they create good.
A good tree produces good fruit.

25. God’s goodness is to be shared.
The Imitation of God’s Goodness
God’s goodness is to be shared.
Gal 6:10 “So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.”
The Great Commission shares the goodness of God.

26. Good works are good from three main perspectives:
Goodness
The Imitation of God’s Goodness
Good works are good from three main perspectives:
They are done in accordance with a right standard.
The law of God.
The law of love.

27. Good works are good from three main perspectives:
Goodness
The Imitation of God’s Goodness
Good works are good from three main perspectives:
They are done in accordance with a right standard.
The law of God.
The law of love.
2. They are done from a right reason.
Love and gratitude for redemption and for the goodness and the love that God has sent our way.

28. Good works are good from three main perspectives:
Goodness
The Imitation of God’s Goodness
Good works are good from three main perspectives:
They are done in accordance with a right standard.
The law of God.
The law of love.
2. They are done from a right reason.
Love and gratitude for redemption and for the goodness and the love that God has sent our way.
3. They are done with a right aim.
Everything that we do should be to the glory of God.

29. Will we be saved if our good works outweigh our bad works?
Goodness
The Balance of Man’s Goodness/Badness
Will we be saved if our good works outweigh our bad works?
Fruit
of the
Spirit
Works
of the Flesh

30. No! Goodness The Inadequacy of Man’s Goodness Fruit of the Spirit
Works
of the Flesh

31. “…by works of righteousness we have done.”
Goodness
The Inadequacy of Man’s Goodness
Our salvation is not:
“…by works of righteousness we have done.”
Titus 3:5
Fruit
of the
Spirit
Works
of the Flesh

32. “…by works of righteousness we have done.”
Goodness
The Inadequacy of Man’s Goodness
Our salvation is not:
“…by works of righteousness we have done.”
Titus 3:5
“…of works lest any man should boast.”
Eph. 2:9
Fruit
of the
Spirit
Works
of the Flesh

33. “We have redemption through His blood.” Eph. 1:7
Goodness
The Supremacy of God’s Goodness
“We have redemption through His blood.”
Eph. 1:7
“Nothing in my hand I bring;
Simply to thy cross I cling.”
Rock of Ages, Augustus Toplady

34. We have the assurance of God’s presence and
Goodness
The Assurance of God’s Goodness
We have the assurance of God’s presence and
God’s goodness.

35. We have the assurance of God’s presence and God’s goodness.
The Assurance of God’s Goodness
We have the assurance of God’s presence and
God’s goodness.
“I am with you always, even to the end
of the world.”
Matthew 28:20

36. We have the assurance of God’s presence and God’s goodness.
The Assurance of God’s Goodness
We have the assurance of God’s presence and
God’s goodness.
“I am with you always, even to the end
of the world.”
Matthew 28:20

38. Will we be saved if our good works outweigh our bad works?
Goodness
The Balance of Man’s Goodness/Badness
Will we be saved if our good works outweigh our bad works?
Fruit
of the
Spirit
Works
of the Flesh

39. Will we be saved if our good works outweigh our bad works?
Goodness
The Balance of Man’s Goodness/Badness
Will we be saved if our good works outweigh our bad works?
Fruit
of the
Spirit
Works
of the Flesh

40. “…of works lest any man should boast.” Eph. 2:9
Goodness
The Inadequacy of Man’s Goodness
Our salvation is not:
“…of works lest any man should boast.”
Eph. 2:9
“…by works of righteousness we have done.”
Titus 3:5
Works
of the
Flesh
Fruit
Of the
Spirit

41. Will we be saved if our good works outweigh our bad works?
Goodness
The Balance of Man’s Goodness/Badness
Will we be saved if our good works outweigh our bad works?
Works
of the
Flesh
Fruit
Of the
Spirit