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| − | '''Kindness''' is | + | '''Kindness''' is a positive quality and behavior of treating others in a kind, fair, caring manner; being friendly, [[generosity|generous]], considerate, and [[charity|charitable]] in word and deed. True kindness is an [[altruism|altruistic]] [[virtue]] and act done with no ulterior intent, coming from a place of [[love]] in the heart. |
Kindness is one of the [[fruits of the Holy Spirit]]. The fruits of the Spirit are perfections that the [[Holy Spirit]] forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Roman Catholic Church lists twelve of them. | Kindness is one of the [[fruits of the Holy Spirit]]. The fruits of the Spirit are perfections that the [[Holy Spirit]] forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Roman Catholic Church lists twelve of them. | ||
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| + | Kindness has a positive impact in the world; just as violence often leads to more violence, kindness often leads to more kindness. Individuals such as [[Mother Teresa]] have had a huge impact on the world with their kindness. All individuals have the opportunity to impact many people with our kindness toward themselves and others. <ref>https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kindness_b_2395478</ref> | ||
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*[http://studylove.org/18CHREST.HTM Study Love: And Is Kind], an analytical outline of "and is kind" (χρηστεύεται) in 1 Cor. 13:4. | *[http://studylove.org/18CHREST.HTM Study Love: And Is Kind], an analytical outline of "and is kind" (χρηστεύεται) in 1 Cor. 13:4. | ||
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{{Virtues}} | {{Virtues}} | ||
Revision as of 22:01, April 8, 2020
Kindness is a positive quality and behavior of treating others in a kind, fair, caring manner; being friendly, generous, considerate, and charitable in word and deed. True kindness is an altruistic virtue and act done with no ulterior intent, coming from a place of love in the heart.
Kindness is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. The fruits of the Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Roman Catholic Church lists twelve of them.
Kindness has a positive impact in the world; just as violence often leads to more violence, kindness often leads to more kindness. Individuals such as Mother Teresa have had a huge impact on the world with their kindness. All individuals have the opportunity to impact many people with our kindness toward themselves and others. [1]
External links
- Study Love: And Is Kind, an analytical outline of "and is kind" (χρηστεύεται) in 1 Cor. 13:4.
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