“So God created man in his own

image, in the image of God

he created him; male and female he

created them.” (Genesis 1:27)

“Then the LORD God took the man and put him into

the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it.” (Genesis

2:15)

1. Compassion

2. Kindness

5 CHRISTIAN GRACES

“…as we have opportunity,

let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to

the family of believers.”

(Galatians 6:10)

“As long as it is day, we must

do the work of him who sent me. Night is

coming, when no one can

work.” (John 9:4)

1. Compassion

2. Kindness3. Humility

5 CHRISTIAN GRACES

“Such regulations indeed have an

appearance of wisdom, with their self–

imposed worship, their false humility and

their harsh treatment of the body, but they

lack any value in restraining sensual

indulgence.” (Colossians 2:23)

“Therefore do not let anyone judge you by

what you eat or drink, or with regard to a

religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day…Do not handle! Do not taste!

Do not touch!?” (Colossians 2:16,21)

1. Forgiving

3 EXPRESSIONS OF HUMILITY

“Be kind and compassionate to one

another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God

forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32)

1. Forgiving

3 EXPRESSIONS OF HUMILITY“For if you forgive men when they sin against

you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins,

your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Matthew 6:14-15)

2. Restoring

3 EXPRESSIONS OF HUMILITY“Brothers, if

someone is caught in a sin, you who are

spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be

tempted.” (Galatians 6:1)

3. Serving3 EXPRESSIONS OF HUMILITY“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:

Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality

with God something to be grasped, but made himself

nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.”

(Philippians 2:5-7)

1. Compassion2. Kindness3. Humility4. Gentleness5. Patience

5 CHRISTIAN GRACES

“Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of

suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we

consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord

finally brought about…” (James 5:10-11)