GENUINE KINDNESS (5 OF 9)
Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-7
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Genuine Kindness (5 of 9)
Series: Fruit of the Spirit
Stephen Whitney
2 Samuel 9:1-7
We live in a world where people care more about themselves than others because we are naturally selfish as a result of our sinful nature. We are more interested in what’s in it for me than caring
about the needs of other people around us.
When Arlene Francis was a regular panelist on the TV show called
What’s My Line in the 1950’s, the diamond heart necklace she wore sparked a national trend. The necklace was a cherished
gift from her late husband, Martin Gabel the actor-director. He
had given it to her on their first anniversary in 1947.
‘‘I never took it off,’’ she said. Then one day while walking in Midtown Manhattan, a thief snatched the necklace from her throat and ran away. She was crushed at first thinking about the precious gift that had been taken away from her. When the news about what had happened was printed in the newspapers a taxi driver gave her a dollar. He said, ‘‘This isn’t much, but put it toward
the replacement fund.’’
She later said, ‘‘Tennessee Williams was right when he said,
‘‘Count on the kindness of strangers.’’
Kindness - Gk. useful or profitable only used 10 times in NT.
The word kindness carries the idea of practically helping someone.
KJB translated the word kindness as gentleness in Galatians 5:22 because showing kindness it has to be done in a caring way.
Dictionary defines kindness as: humane, tender, compassionate,
sympathic attitude towards others with a willingness to do good.
Kindness is most evident behind the scene serving the needs
of someone who cannot take care of or help themselves.
The common name for a slave, Chrestos, came from this word.
It suggests that quality that was looked for in an ideal servant,
someone who would be of help or of service to you.
Kindness is the opposite of being harsh or sever toward someone.
Romans 11:22 the sternness and kindness of God are contrasted.
Note ...
Series: Fruit of the Spirit
Stephen Whitney
2 Samuel 9:1-7
We live in a world where people care more about themselves than others because we are naturally selfish as a result of our sinful nature. We are more interested in what’s in it for me than caring
about the needs of other people around us.
When Arlene Francis was a regular panelist on the TV show called
What’s My Line in the 1950’s, the diamond heart necklace she wore sparked a national trend. The necklace was a cherished
gift from her late husband, Martin Gabel the actor-director. He
had given it to her on their first anniversary in 1947.
‘‘I never took it off,’’ she said. Then one day while walking in Midtown Manhattan, a thief snatched the necklace from her throat and ran away. She was crushed at first thinking about the precious gift that had been taken away from her. When the news about what had happened was printed in the newspapers a taxi driver gave her a dollar. He said, ‘‘This isn’t much, but put it toward
the replacement fund.’’
She later said, ‘‘Tennessee Williams was right when he said,
‘‘Count on the kindness of strangers.’’
Kindness - Gk. useful or profitable only used 10 times in NT.
The word kindness carries the idea of practically helping someone.
KJB translated the word kindness as gentleness in Galatians 5:22 because showing kindness it has to be done in a caring way.
Dictionary defines kindness as: humane, tender, compassionate,
sympathic attitude towards others with a willingness to do good.
Kindness is most evident behind the scene serving the needs
of someone who cannot take care of or help themselves.
The common name for a slave, Chrestos, came from this word.
It suggests that quality that was looked for in an ideal servant,
someone who would be of help or of service to you.
Kindness is the opposite of being harsh or sever toward someone.
Romans 11:22 the sternness and kindness of God are contrasted.
Note ...
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