"Fruit of the Spirit" Kindness Sample Lesson

The world can be cruel, but the spiritual fruit of kindness is growing in the hearts of all who follow Jesus. Kids who follow Jesus can be an example to their friends and a powerful witness to Jesus. Use this lesson to teach children to BE KIND to all people.

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INCLUDED IN THIS  KINDNESS LESSON

• Print-friendly PDF document with complete teaching plan with lesson, activities, printables, and small group discussion guide. 
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This is the fifth Bible lesson in our series based on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Each particular lesson plan explains a specific character quality that God creates in us through His Spirit.

Relevant Scriptures Pertaining to Kindness: Galatians 5:22-23; Proverbs 3:3; Micah 6:8; Ephesians 4:32; Titus 3:3-5a

Learning Objectives: After this lesson, the children will demonstrate:

1. An understanding that kindness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit.
2. An understanding that kindness is modeled most greatly by our God and is made possible through Christ.

Bible Verse to Memorize: Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” (ESV)