How much do you appreciate it when people are kind to you? In the rough and tumble of life, kind people are noticed and appreciated. By being kind to others, we cultivate kindness towards us. The question is, how do we become kind? Let’s plunge into our study of the Bible and learn more about God’s gift of kindness!
Text : Galatians 5:22-26
Kindness can be described at treating others with care, respect, and consideration, motivated by a desire to help and uplift, rather than seeking personal gain or reward. It involves being thoughtful, empathetic, and compassionate, often expressed through small acts of generosity and support.
- Deserved Kindness (Jonathan’s Loyalty to David) 1 Samuel 20:1-17
- What was the motivation of Jonathan’s concern for David?
- Read 2 Samuel 9:1-8
- What was David’s motivation to show kindness?
- What type of power and influence did this son of Jonathan possess?
- David sent for Mephibosheth. Why was Mephibosheth afraid of David?
- What is your answer to Mephibosheth’s question about noticing a dead dog?
- David shows kindness to a dead man’s son. What lessons can we learn about kindness from this story?
- Undeserved Kindness ReadLuke 6. 35
- How does the story of David and Mephibosheth fit into this teaching of Jesus?
- What is Jesus teaching us about love (and kindness) in this text?
What have you learned so far about kindness? How does this teaching apply to your relationships?
‘For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.’
II Corinthians 10:4-6
