1. Galatians 5:22-23 1 NIV: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self- control. Against such things there is no law. The Msg: But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.

2. U.S News & World Report 2 What percentage of people think incivility is a serious problem? 89%. What percentage think mean- spirited political campaigns are to blame for this incivility? 73%. How many think rock music is to blame? 67%. How many think talk radio is to blame? 52%. What percentage think that their own behavior is uncivil? 1%!

3. AIERNTKILIKG 3 Share everything. Play fair. Don't hit people with your words & actions…... Say you're sorry when you hit somebody.

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5. Definition 5 Tim keller : Prautas – gentleness. (humility) – Self-forgetfulness. – Opposite – Superiority: self-absorbed self- aggrandizement. – Counterfeit – Inferiority: self-absorbed, self- consciousness.

6. Christ 6 He speaks to us in a gentle whisper. Zech 9:9 He does not condone us. –Matt 12:20 He treats us well –Isa 40:11 He invites us. –Matt 11:28-30 He invites us gently. –Psalm 18:35-36

7. Scriptures 7 1 Thes 2:7 Like a mother caring for her little children.” 1 Peter 3:1-4 (NIV) – the powerful influence a wife can have on her unbelieving husband. Col 3:19 – "Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.” Col 3: 21 –Paul warns fathers

8. Scriptures 8 1 Tim 3:2-3 Church leaders 1 Tim 5:1 Young men. 1 Pet 2:18 Slaves. 1 Pet 3:9 All Phil 4:5 In Hardships.

9. Assurance 9 Clothe ourselves – Ephesians 4:2-3 – Colossians 3:12-17 Redemptive potential. –Gal 5:22-23 Promises –Isa 42:1-3 –Matt 11:28-30

10. Outcomes 10 Dangers of not practicing – Mt 18:21-35 –James 2:13 Advantage of practicing –Prov 15:1 –Luke 23:34 –Num 12:3

11. Application 11 Actively seek to make others feel at ease. Be respectful of the other person. Commit not speak in a blunt & abrupt manner. Do not belittle another by judging. Encourage one another. Fight against gossip.