Benefits of Christian Practices 18

Topic: Benefits of Christian Practices 18

Memory Verse: …  “The things which you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things [in daily life], and the God [who is the source] of peace and well-being will be with you’. Philippians 4:9 (AMP).

Text: Matthew 5:3-12

Spiritual Emphasis: Christian practices are any regular and intentional activities that establish, develop, and nourish our personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Being a Christian is more about practice than belief. For us to grow spiritually, Christian practices are essential. It is important to note that for us to experience the full benefits of these practices, these elements must form the foundation of our Christian practices – it must be regular, and it must be intentional. Then and only then, we will be able to establish, develop, and nourish our personal relationship with God, and be transformed by Him.

      Benefits of Kindness in the life of a Christian.

• Kindness is selfless, compassionate, and merciful: it is the greatest power revealed in practice to our enemies and amongst the least – Matthew 25:34-40. True Kindness is Spirit – produced (Gal. 5:22). It is a supernaturally generous orientation of our hearts towards other people, even when they don’t deserve it and don’t love us in return. God Himself is kind in this way. His kindness is meant to lead people to repentance (Rom. 2:4). 

1. When we show kindness through love, we show that we are disciples of Christ – John 13:34-35; Luke 6:31; Galatians 6:9; 2 Samuel 9:3.
2. Kindness is an extension of Christ’s forgiveness – Ephesians 4:31-32.
3. Kindness heals relationships – Proverbs 15:1.
4. Kindness is a reflection of the heart of God – Galatians 5:22

Questions/Activities: How can we develop a lifestyle of kindness?

Conclusion. One of the best ways you can show people God’s love is by being kind. Kindness opens doors and bridges gaps. It repairs the broken hearted and restores hope to the hopeless. Will you harness the power of kindness today to tell others about Jesus? Shalom! Self-Study: 1 Corinthians 13:4; Ephesians 4:32, Luke 6:35; Colossians 3:12-13; Proverbs 31:26; Proverbs 19:17; Galatians 6:10; 1 John 3:18; 1 Peter 3:8-9; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Peter 4:8; Acts 20:35; Romans 12:15; Ephesians 2:7; Romans 12:10; Zechariah 7:10; Psalm 112:5; Luke 6:30; Leviticus 19:34.