140713 eng got fruit series (part 8 - kindness & goodness) by joseph gan
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MainMain verseverse ::Galatian 5:22-23
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our
lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
MainMain verseverse ::Galatian 5:24-25
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.
主要经文 :主要经文 :
3 Groups of the fruit :3 Groups of the fruit :ii) ) Love, Joy, Peace : You and GodLove, Joy, Peace : You and God
Fruit of the SpiritFruit of the Spirit
3 Groups of the fruit :3 Groups of the fruit :ii) ) Love, Joy, Peace : You and GodLove, Joy, Peace : You and Godiiii) ) Patient, Kindness, Goodness : You and Patient, Kindness, Goodness : You and NeighbourNeighbour
Fruit of the SpiritFruit of the Spirit
3 Groups of the fruit :3 Groups of the fruit :ii) ) Love, Joy, Peace : You and GodLove, Joy, Peace : You and Godiiii) ) Patient, Kindness, Goodness : You and Patient, Kindness, Goodness : You and NeighbourNeighbouriiiiii) ) Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self Control : You and Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self Control : You and YourselfYourself
Fruit of the SpiritFruit of the Spirit
• People will see it• People will be able taste it• People will enquire about it
Power of the FruitsPower of the Fruits
KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS –– Twin FruitsTwin Fruits
恩恩慈慈 良良
善善
KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS –– Twin FruitsTwin Fruits
Kindness & Goodness is also known Kindness & Goodness is also known as twin fruit, as twin fruit, means its similar but means its similar but yet differentyet different
KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS
The word kindness comes from the Greek word chrestotes (khray-stot-ace), which means usefulness, gentleness, tolerance towards others (opposite to harsh, hard, sharp), mild, pleasant, serviceable, fit for use, compassionate, considerate, sympathetic, gracious in attitude, benevolent.
KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS
The word goodness comes from the Greek word Agathosune which means uprightness of heart and life, moral standard of excellence and righteousness, beneficence, distinguished, upright, honorable.
KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS
Kindness is about our attitude toward others Goodness is about the things we do for others.
KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS
Examples of Kindness & GoodnessExamples of Kindness & Goodness ::JobJob 2929 :: 15 I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame. 16 I was a father to the poor; JobJob 3131 : : 32The stranger did not sleep in the street, for I opened my doors to the traveler.
KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS
Examples of Kindness & GoodnessExamples of Kindness & Goodness ::ActsActs 77 :: 59And they stoned Stephen, who was calling on God and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 60And kneeling down, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, do not lay this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS WHY SHOULD WE BE KIND AND GOOD?
1)Because God expect us to be kind
KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS WHY SHOULD WE BE KIND AND GOOD?
1)Because God expect us to be kind
Eph 4:32 - Be kind and compassionate to one Eph 4:32 - Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.forgave you.
KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS WHY SHOULD WE BE KIND AND GOOD?
2)Because it will attract people to God
KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS WHY SHOULD WE BE KIND AND GOOD?
2)Because it will attract people to God
MattMatt 55 :: 1616Let your light so shine before men that they Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in Heaven. in Heaven.
How to have the fruit of Goodness & Kindness?
1)By Choosing GodBy Choosing God’’s Natures Nature
How to have the fruit of Goodness & Kindness?
1) By Choosing GodBy Choosing God’’s Natures Nature
Colossians 3:12Colossians 3:12
12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, 12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves,
you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy
(compassion), kindness, humility, gentleness, and (compassion), kindness, humility, gentleness, and
patience.. patience..
IT’S A CHOICE!
恩慈 Kindness
良善 Goodness
邪恶Wickedne
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严厉Harshness
God’sGod’s
NatureNatureGod’sGod’s
NatureNatureSinfulSinful
NatureNatureSinfulSinful
NatureNature
Parable of the Good SamaritanParable of the Good Samaritan
Luke 10 : 30 Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. 31 “By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by.
Parable of the Good SamaritanParable of the Good Samaritan
32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. 33 “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him.
Parable of the Good SamaritanParable of the Good Samaritan
34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’
Parable of the Good SamaritanParable of the Good Samaritan
36 “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked.37 The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.”Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”
How to have the fruit of Goodness & Kindness?
2)2)By Counting on God’s strengthBy Counting on God’s strength
Rom 7:Rom 7:1919For I do not do the good that I desire; but the For I do not do the good that I desire; but the evil which I do not will, that I do. evil which I do not will, that I do.
GalGal 55 :: 2525 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Spirit.
The 9 fruit of the Holy Spirit is :The 9 fruit of the Holy Spirit is :
• People will see it• People will be able taste it• People will enquire about it
The 9 fruit of the Holy Spirit is :The 9 fruit of the Holy Spirit is :
• People will see it• People will be able taste it• People will enquire about it
The fruit of the Holy Spirit is :The fruit of the Holy Spirit is :
You must have the determination to You must have the determination to develop it !!!develop it !!!