TOTALLY CHRISTIAN KARATE. COM
KINDNESS
CROSS REFERENCE
PURPLE BELT/ 5th KYU / 5th RANK
SCRIPTURES
PSALM 145:17; PROVERBS 12:25, 14:21, 31;19:17; ISAIAH 54:8; JEREMIAH 9:23-24; DANIEL 4:27; HOSEA 11:4; LUKE 6:35; ROMANS 2:4; 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4; GALATIANS 5:22; EPHESIANS 2:6-7, 4:32; COLOSSIANS 3:12; 1THESSALONIANS 5:15; 2TIMOTHY 2:24; TITUS 2:3-5, 3:4-7
APPLICATION
Meditating on the kindness God has shown us brings forth a response of thankfulness and praise, increasing our spiritual desire for a deeper relationship with Him. As God has drawn us to Him with His loving kindness, so He desires to use you and me to draw others to Him as well. Therefore, be as Christ, who reached out in love to those considered the least in His society, becoming one with them. He willingly accepted rejection and bore the shame of the cross. Take up your cross and follow Him. Reach out to the least in your life. As Christ intercedes for us, continue to intercede for those who need Him. Live godly lives, avoiding godless chatter, following the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Wait in expectation for God to work in your life and in the lives of others. Persevere! Kindness is a powerful weapon which dispels the darkness of the enemy.
STUDY
Who is to show Kindness to all?
What has God done to show His Kindness to you?
Where do you get the Kindness that you need to show to others?
Why do you need to show Kindness even to those who persecute you?
When should you show Kindness to others?
How does Kindness toward others affect you?
How does this apply to your life?
What is your prayer?
What is your memory verse?