This document discusses the fruit of the Holy Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. It describes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control as the nine fruits. It then groups these fruits into three categories relating to one's relationship with God, others, and oneself. The document focuses on kindness and goodness, describing them as twin fruits that are similar but different. It provides examples of kindness and goodness from the Bible and reasons why Christians should cultivate these fruits, such as because God expects it and it attracts people to God. It concludes by explaining how to develop these fruits through choosing God's nature, relying on his strength, and making a determination to

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3. Main verseMain verse ：：
Galatian 5:22-23
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our
lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law
against these things!

4. Main verseMain verse ：：
Galatian 5:24-25
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the
passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and
crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let
us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.

5. 主要经文 ：主要经文 ：

6. 3 Groups of the fruit :3 Groups of the fruit :
ii)) Love, Joy, Peace : You and GodLove, Joy, Peace : You and God
Fruit of the SpiritFruit of the Spirit

7. 3 Groups of the fruit :3 Groups of the fruit :
ii)) Love, Joy, Peace : You and GodLove, Joy, Peace : You and God
iiii)) Patient, Kindness, Goodness : You and NeighbourPatient, Kindness, Goodness : You and Neighbour
Fruit of the SpiritFruit of the Spirit

8. 3 Groups of the fruit :3 Groups of the fruit :
ii)) Love, Joy, Peace : You and GodLove, Joy, Peace : You and God
iiii)) Patient, Kindness, Goodness : You and NeighbourPatient, Kindness, Goodness : You and Neighbour
iiiiii)) Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self Control : You andFaithfulness, Gentleness, Self Control : You and
YourselfYourself
Fruit of the SpiritFruit of the Spirit

9. • People will see it
• People will be able taste it
• People will enquire about it
Power of the FruitsPower of the Fruits

10. KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS – Twin Fruits– Twin Fruits
恩恩
慈慈 良良
善善

11. KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS – Twin Fruits– Twin Fruits
Kindness & Goodness is also knownKindness & Goodness is also known
as twin fruit,as twin fruit, means its similar butmeans its similar but
yet differentyet different

12. KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS
The word kindness comes from the Greek
word chrestotes (khray-stot-ace), which means
usefulness, gentleness, tolerance towards others
(opposite to harsh, hard, sharp), mild, pleasant,
serviceable, fit for use, compassionate,
considerate, sympathetic, gracious in attitude,
benevolent.

13. KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS
The word goodness comes from the Greek word
Agathosune which means uprightness of heart
and life, moral standard of excellence and
righteousness, beneficence, distinguished,
upright, honorable.

14. KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS
Kindness is about our attitude toward others
Goodness is about the things we do for others.

15. KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS
Examples of Kindness & GoodnessExamples of Kindness & Goodness ：：
Job 29Job 29 ：： 15
I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame.
16
I was a father to the poor;
Job 31Job 31 ：： 32
The stranger did not sleep in the street, for I
opened my doors to the traveler.

16. KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS
Examples of Kindness & GoodnessExamples of Kindness & Goodness ：：
Acts 7Acts 7 ：： 59
And they stoned Stephen, who was calling on
God and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 60
And
kneeling down, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, do not lay
this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell
asleep.

17. KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS
WHY SHOULD WE BE KIND AND GOOD?
1)Because God expect us to be kind

18. KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS
WHY SHOULD WE BE KIND AND GOOD?
1)Because God expect us to be kind
Eph 4:32 - Be kind and compassionate to oneEph 4:32 - Be kind and compassionate to one
another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ Godanother, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God
forgave you.forgave you.

19. KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS
WHY SHOULD WE BE KIND AND GOOD?
2)Because it will attract people to God

20. KINDNESS & GOODNESSKINDNESS & GOODNESS
WHY SHOULD WE BE KIND AND GOOD?
2)Because it will attract people to God
Matt 5Matt 5 ：： 1616
Let your light so shine before men that theyLet your light so shine before men that they
may see your good works and glorify your Father who ismay see your good works and glorify your Father who is
in Heaven.in Heaven.

21. How to have the fruit of Goodness & Kindness?
1)By Choosing GodBy Choosing God’s Nature’s Nature

22. How to have the fruit of Goodness & Kindness?
1) By Choosing GodBy Choosing God’s Nature’s Nature
Colossians 3:12Colossians 3:12
12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves,12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves,
you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercyyou must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy
(compassion), kindness, humility, gentleness, and(compassion), kindness, humility, gentleness, and
patience..patience..

23. IT’S A CHOICE!
恩慈
Kindness
良善
Goodness
邪恶
Wickedness
严厉
Harshness
God’sGod’s
NatureNature
God’sGod’s
NatureNature
SinfulSinful
NatureNature
SinfulSinful
NatureNature

24. Parable of the Good SamaritanParable of the Good Samaritan
Luke 10 : 30 Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man
was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he
was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his
clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the
road. 31 “By chance a priest came along. But when he
saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of
the road and passed him by.

25. Parable of the Good SamaritanParable of the Good Samaritan
32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him
lying there, but he also passed by on the other side.
33 “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when
he saw the man, he felt compassion for him.

26. Parable of the Good SamaritanParable of the Good Samaritan
34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his
wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them.
Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to
an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he
handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him,
‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I’ll
pay you the next time I’m here.’

27. Parable of the Good SamaritanParable of the Good Samaritan
36 “Now which of these three would you say was a
neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?”
Jesus asked.
37 The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.”
Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”

28. How to have the fruit of Goodness & Kindness?
2)2)By Counting on God’s strengthBy Counting on God’s strength
Rom 7:Rom 7:1919
For I do not do the good that I desire; but theFor I do not do the good that I desire; but the
evil which I do not will, that I do.evil which I do not will, that I do.
Gal 5Gal 5 ：： 2525 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in theIf we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the
Spirit.Spirit.

29. The 9 fruit of the Holy Spirit is :The 9 fruit of the Holy Spirit is :

30. • People will see it
• People will be able taste it
• People will enquire about it
The 9 fruit of the Holy Spirit is :The 9 fruit of the Holy Spirit is :

31. • People will see it
• People will be able taste it
• People will enquire about it
The fruit of the Holy Spirit is :The fruit of the Holy Spirit is :
You must have the determination toYou must have the determination to
develop it !!!develop it !!!