How to Show Kindness (Video and Questions)

God's kindness is one of those attributes He shares with humans. While we know we are supposed to be kind to others, we don't always know what kindness consists of.

This message explains, with examples, verses, and anecdotes, what God expects of us in terms of kindness when He tells us to imitate Him. Below are questions and some quotes.

1. Read the following passage and comment on it.

Matthew 5:14-16 Segond 2114 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden, 15 nor do people light a lamp and put it under a bucket, but put it on its stand and she lights up everything those in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your beautiful way of acting and so let them glorify your heavenly Father.

2. What is the first expression of kindness? Evaluate your life.
Bring up the issue of reputation and efficiency in the service.

3. Comment on this sentence:

Today in the church we measure our spiritual level by the blessings we receive. But it's not like that in the Word of God. Our spiritual level is measured by the blessings we give. What pleases God is not the blessings you receive. What pleases God is the blessings He can communicate through you. Ask yourself, what degree of goodness is expressed through you?

4. Answer this question: What are these beautiful works that you do that people see and for which they praise your God?

5. Read and discuss 2 Cor 5:19-20. What is the meaning of, and what are the possibilities in, this passage?

6. Comment on this sentence: Our non-obedience can have catastrophic consequences in people's lives.

7. What is the second expression of kindness mentioned in the message? Analyze your behavior in this regard.

8. One of the simplest things a Christian can do is cast out a demon. Why? And why is this not the experience of many?

9. What is the third expression of goodness mentioned in the message?

10. What is the fourth expression of kindness? Explain its importance and its different facets.

11. How can you show kindness and generosity to God? Analyze your experience.

12. What is the fifth expression of kindness and why is it important?