1. Be Kind to One Another
Ephesians 4:32

2. To be benevolent, good, pleasant. And to possess that nature.
Kindness
To be benevolent, good, pleasant. And to possess that nature.
χρηστός (chrēstos) – gracious, considerate, warmhearted, decent, upright. The opposite of harshness
φιλανθρωπία (philanthrōpia) – a kind heart
Titus 3:4
In reality, kindness does not need to be defined!

3. 1 Corinthians 13:4, a quality of love (Romans 12:10, 2 Peter 1:7)
Kindness
In scripture
Colossians 3:12
1 Corinthians 13:4, a quality of love (Romans 12:10, 2 Peter 1:7)
Galatians 5:22, a fruit of the Spirit

4. Demonstrated by God Luke 6:35, He is kind Romans 2:4 goodness
Kindness
Demonstrated by God
Luke 6:35, He is kind
Romans 2:4 goodness
Romans 11:22 goodness
Ephesians 2:7
Titus 3:4-7
1 Peter 2:3 gracious
Cf. Matthew 18:23-36

5. Proverbs 19:22, what is desired in a man is kindness…
Proverbs 20:28, Mercy and truth preserve the king, and by lovingkindness he upholds his throne
Proverbs 31:26, on her tongue is the law of kindness

6. WE ought to avoid or limit our time around those who are unkind
Kindness
WE ought to avoid or limit our time around those who are unkind
1 Corinthians 15:33, evil company corrupts good morals
Proverbs 22:24-25, “Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man do not go, lest you learn his ways and set a snare for your soul.”

7. Kindness toward one another
Is necessary toward all!
Consider one another, Hebrews 10:24, Job 6:14, “To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, even though he forsakes the fear of the almighty.”
Kindness can overcome evil Romans 12:20-21, cf. Matthew 7:12

8. Kindness toward one another
Is how we respond to bitterness Ephesians 4:31-32
Opens doors to teach and correct
Is needed to properly forgive one another, Ephesians 4:32, Genesis 50:21, even after the death of Jacob, Joseph spoke kindly to his brothers. Again be reminded of God Titus 3:3-7

9. Kindness toward one another
Must be demonstrated
In our words Colossians 4:6, Proverbs 31:26 21, the “law of kindness” in her heart
In our demeanor - disposition 2 Corinthians 6:3-6, cf. James 3:15-17
In our actions – don’t be deceitful! Proverbs 26:23-26, cf. Acts 28:2

10. Kindness toward one another
Is necessary even when:
We don’t feel like it!
It is not deserved (or so we think) – Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 6:23
We disagree! Cf. Romans 15:1. This is when kindness is needed the most!

11. LET us resolve that kindness will be at the foundation of all we do
LET us resolve that kindness will be at the foundation of all we do! How is YOUR kindness?