Part 6, Becoming Kind

California Community Church

Becoming BeYOUtiful You Part 6 - Kindness Kindness is the foundation of a good heart and with a good heart, a good life will follow. “…when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control…” Galatians 5:22,23 NLT “…love is kind…” 1 Corinthians 13:4 NIV KINDNESS IS LOVE IN ACTION “A Jewish man was traveling on a trip from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes and money, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. “By chance a Jewish priest came along; but when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt deep pity. Kneeling beside him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with medicine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. The next day he handed the innkeeper two pieces of silver and told him to take care of the man. ‘If his bill runs higher than that,’ he said, ‘I’ll pay the difference the next time I am here.’” Luke 10: 30-35 NLT It starts with the nature of God. “He is filled with kindness” Psalm 145:7 NLT “Don’t you realize how kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you?” Romans 2:4 NLT “He is so rich in kindness…” Ephesians 1:7 NLT “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32 NLT “Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?” Romans 2:4 NLT THEN IT INVADES, INHABITS AND TRANSFORMS OUR LIFE To Live A BeYOUtiful Life, I NEED GOD’S HELP! Tap Into the Power of Kindness: Kindness has the power to disarm. “An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.” Proverbs 12:25 NIV “Kind words are like honey-sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” “Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim.” Proverbs 15:4 MSG Kindness puts you in the zone. Kindness comes back. “A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.” Proverbs 11:17 NIV Kindness sets you apart. “If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.” Matthew 5:47 NLT Employ the Strategy for Kindness Be Open to the Moments- because they are everywhere! Make the Move- don’t wait to be asked. People who move against others People who move away from others People who move towards others “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted…” Ephesians 4:32 NAS Be Extraordinarily Kind “The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all.” Acts 28:2 NAS “The one who treated him kindly.” Luke 10:37 The Message