• Kindness starts with God
    • I John 4:8; I Corinthians 13:4
    • Ephesians 2:1-7
  • Kindness is a decision, not just a reaction.
    • Luke 6:31-35 – Treat others the same way you want them to treat you.
      • Expect nothing in return.
    • Genesis 50:21 – Joseph shows kindness to his brothers
    • II Timothy 2:21-25 – We should be kind to people that disagree with us.
  • Kindness identifies me as a child of God.
    • Luke 6:35
    • II Corinthians 6:3
    • Galatians 5:19-23 – Kindness stands out more these days, but that just makes it easier for us to be good examples to others.
    • Ephesians 4:31-32
    • Colossians 3:12
  • Kindness brings people closer to God.
    • Romans 2:4
    • Acts 9:36-32 – Tabitha’s kindness brought people to God.
    • Proverbs 3:3