Children's Sermon Lesson: The Fruit of the Spirit is Goodness (Galatians 5:13-25)

What is goodness? We might use the term “good” in a lot of ways, but what does it mean in terms of the Fruit of the Spirit? We want to aspire to live in Godly ways and to do the right thing, as God enables us. This message describes how goodness is found in God, and how we can strive for goodness when we live our lives according to His will. The story of the Good Samaritan is a helpful example of how exhibiting goodness involves a lot more than just talking about it. https://ministry-to-children.com/good... This message, **The Fruit of the Spirit Part 6: Goodness**, aims to define goodness as a Fruit of the Spirit, distinguishing it from everyday uses of the word. The main objective is to encourage living in Godly ways and striving to do the right thing, recognizing that only God is entirely good, and goodness in people is achieved through the work of the Holy Spirit. The lesson uses the story of the Good Samaritan as a key example to show that exhibiting goodness involves actively loving and serving all others, rather than merely knowing the law or talking about what is right. Kristin is a servant of Christ who is blessed to currently be serving as Directory of Christian Education at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Broomfield, CO. Originally a California native, Kristin has a master's in teaching from Biola University, as well as a master's in theology and a DCE certificate from Concordia Irvine. She spent several years in Georgia before being called to Colorado. She is overjoyed to be the mother of Samuel and wife of Colten, who also serves full-time at Risen Savior as Worship Director. In addition to enjoying her dream vocation, she also loves running, baking, music, history, and strong coffee. Education: Biola University: BA Elementary Education, 2008; MA Teaching, 2010 Concordia University Irvine: DCE Certificate; MA Theology, 2020 30-Minute Children's Ministry Lessons from The Sunday School Store https://sundayschool.store/collection... https://ministry-to-children.com/sund...