The Fruit of the Spirit: Be Kind
by David Chadwick
The fifth fruit of the Spirit is kindness.
The dictionary definition of kindness is "the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate." What a rich word! In the Greek language (chrestotes), it is defined as excellence or uprightness.
Kindness is a fruit that is mostly directed toward another person. Generally speaking, kindness is meant to benefit those who are in our immediate circle and those around the world. Kindness is what drives the bride of Christ to serve and to give our lives away. Kindness is what compels us to a life of sacrifice.
Jesus calls his…
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