< 10 DECLARATIONS

KINDNESS.

We declare that Heaven’s Government on earth is KINDNESS.

Serving others with gentleness, courage, honour, humility and joy.

Key Scriptures: Matthew 20:28, John 13:1-17, Galatians 5:22-23

 

Kindness

Exodus 34:6  Then the LORD passed by in front of him, and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth (faithfulness). (AMP)

Psalm 36:7-9  Of what great worth is Your loving-kindness, O God! The children of men come and are safe in the shadow of Your wings. They are filled with the riches of Your house. And You give them a drink from Your river of joy. All life came from You. In Your light we see light. (NLV)

Ephesians 4:32  32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. (NKJV)

Colossians 3:12  Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (NIV)

See also Lamentations 3:22; Romans 2:4; Titus 3:4-5

Serving others

Matthew 20:28  Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (NKJV)

See also Luke 10:25-37 The parable of the good Samaritan

Gentleness, courage, honour, humility and joy

Exodus 20:12  Honour your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God is giving you. (NLT)

Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (NKJV)

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (NIV)

Mark 15:43  Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. (NIV)

See also  John 13:1-17  Jesus washes his disciples’ feet

Philippians 2:1-11 Imitating Christ’s Humility

Commentary

God is kind. His government, fully expressing who he is, overflows with lovingkindness. This is the basis for serving others and is characterised by gentleness, courage, honour, humility and joy. God's economy, expressed through his government on earth, manifests in serving others and applies at every level from individuals to nations. Kindness to others brings blessing and joy.