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'''Goodness.''' One of the fruits of the [[Holy Spirit]]. It refers to the virtue of being [[good]] of [[mind]] and [[spirit]].

'''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.

 

 

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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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