Cadence - Galatians 5:22e (7 of 11)

This sermon explores the concept of kindness as a fruit of the Spirit, emphasizing its divine origin and transformative power in the lives of believers. We delve into the Hebrew concept of 'hesed' - God's inexpressible loving-kindness. The story of David and Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9 beautifully illustrates this divine attribute. David's actions toward Jonathan's disabled son mirror God's chesed toward us: when we deserve nothing, He gives us everything. This challenges us to reflect on how we can extend such radical kindness to others, especially those marginalized or overlooked in our society. We’re reminded that kindness isn't just about good intentions, but about coupling benevolence with beneficence - good attitudes followed by good actions. As we contemplate this, we're called to be agents of God's hesed in our world, transforming lives through unexpected acts of kindness. Finally, the message highlights how God's kindness leads to repentance, salvation, and worship.