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'''Goodness''' can be defined as the state or quality of being [[Good and evil|good]]; defined by positive traits such as moral excellence; [[honesty]]; [[kindness]]; [[generosity]]. Goodness is one of the fruits of the [[Holy Spirit]]. It refers to the [[virtue]] of being good of [[mind]] and [[spirit]] that ethical people strive to attain.
'''Goodness''' can be defined as the state or quality of being [[Good and evil|good]]; defined by positive traits such as moral excellence; [[honesty]]; [[kindness]]; [[generosity]]. Goodness is one of the fruits of the [[Holy Spirit]]. It refers to the [[virtue]] of being good of [[mind]] and [[spirit]] that ethical people strive to attain.
The [[Fruits of the Holy Spirit]] are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them, while {{Bible ref|book=Galatians|chap=5|verses=22-23|version=KJV}} lists nine.
The [[Fruits of the Holy Spirit]] are perfections that the [[Holy Spirit]] forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them, while {{Bible ref|book=Galatians|chap=5|verses=22-23|version=KJV}} lists nine.
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''The Fruit of the Spirit is … goodness. In the Greek this word means benevolence, active good. Goodness is character energized, expressing itself in benevolence, active good. Different from an attitude like kindness, goodness is active … action.'' Candy Troutman (Inspirational Speaker).
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== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Altruism]]
*[[Altruism]]
*[[Charity]]
*[[Charity]]
*[[Symbols of the Holy Spirit]]
[[Category:Virtues]]
[[Category:Virtues]]
[[Category:Fruits of the Holy Spirit]]
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