Where’s The Fruit? Part 4Where’s The Fruit? Part 4

Kindness,Goodness, Faithfulness, & Gentleness Taste Test

Kindness,Goodness, Faithfulness, & Gentleness Taste Test

Romans 10:17FAITH comes by hearing & hearing by the Word of God (NKJV)

Romans 10:17FAITH comes by hearing & hearing by the Word of God (NKJV)

1. Kindness= Blueberry1. Kindness= Blueberry

Definition: To be nice, pleasant, compassionate, show acts of mercy, be considerate and caring.

Definition: To be nice, pleasant, compassionate, show acts of mercy, be considerate and caring.

Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. 22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. 22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

Kindness ApplicationKindness Application

•Leave people with a good taste in their mouth after you’re gone.•Leave people with a good taste in their mouth after you’re gone.

•Build a reputation of kindness.•Build a reputation of kindness.

•Assist those who are unable, unwanted or unlikable.•Assist those who are unable, unwanted or unlikable.

2. Goodness= Watermelon2. Goodness= Watermelon

Luke 6:27But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you…

Luke 6:27But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you…

Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Goodness ApplicationGoodness Application

•Show people the character of your heart.•Show people the character of your heart.

•Raise the bar: Set a moral standard for others to follow.

•Raise the bar: Set a moral standard for others to follow.

•Make good choices that will show God’s goodness.•Make good choices that will show God’s goodness.

3. Faithfulness= Grapes3. Faithfulness= Grapes

Matthew 25:23 You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.

Matthew 25:23 You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.

Faithfulness ApplicationFaithfulness Application

•Be faithful to lead others.•Be faithful to lead others.

•Be faithful to God and His Word.•Be faithful to God and His Word.

•Be faithful to your family and friends.•Be faithful to your family and friends.

•Be faithful to your future mate.•Be faithful to your future mate.

4. Gentleness= Peach4. Gentleness= Peach

Proverbs 15:1A gentle (soft) answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:1A gentle (soft) answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 14:17A quick tempered man does foolish things.

Proverbs 14:17A quick tempered man does foolish things.

Galatians 6:1 Brothers…restore him gently.

Galatians 6:1 Brothers…restore him gently.

Matthew 10:16I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Matthew 10:16I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Gentleness ApplicationGentleness Application

•The one who stays calm in a situation wins.•The one who stays calm in a situation wins.

•Treat people the way you would want to be treated.•Treat people the way you would want to be treated.

•It’s not always WHAT you say or do, but HOW you say or do it.•It’s not always WHAT you say or do, but HOW you say or do it.