The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness Day 2: Kindness as a Command

Awakened to Deliver – The Fruit of the Spirit: KindnessDay 2: Kindness as a CommandKey Verse: Micah 6:8 (NASB 2020)“He has told you, mortal one, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”Episode Highlights• Kindness is not optional—it’s a divine requirement.• God commands us to live out kindness as a visible act of obedience.• Jesus demonstrated radical kindness that led to repentance and transformation.• True kindness doesn’t compromise truth—it communicates it in love.• Every act of kindness is both a witness to others and worship to God.Scripture References• Micah 6:8 – God requires us to love kindness and walk humbly.• John 13:34–35 – Love and kindness reveal true discipleship.• Zechariah 7:9–10 – Practice kindness and compassion to all.• Luke 19 – Jesus’ kindness to Zacchaeus led to life change.• Colossians 3:12 – “Put on” kindness as God’s chosen.• Ephesians 4:15 – Speak the truth in love.• Romans 12:17–18 – Seek peace and respond with kindness.• Matthew 25:40 – Kindness to others is kindness to Christ.Reflection QuestionsAre you treating kindness as a command or a convenience?Who do you need to extend undeserved kindness to this week?How can your kindness point others toward Jesus, not just niceness?Takeaway ChallengePray: “Lord, show me who needs to see Your kindness through me today.”Then act on it. Don’t just feel kind—be kind. Let your obedience to God’s command shine in how you treat others today.Stay ConnectedFor more content like this, you can find all Jeff’s socials and his book 30 Days of Patience at the Linktree. All his socials are @Fishtok4JesusMinistries.Support This MinistryThis podcast is listener-supported. To partner with Jeff in spreading the Gospel, visit his Linktree to give via Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, or Patreon.Music Credits• “Paphos” by MountaineerLicensed through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock under a Creator License.Call to ActionIf today’s episode encouraged you, don’t forget to rate and review Awakened to Deliver wherever you listen. Join us tomorrow as we explore how kindness becomes action.