The Fruit of the Spirit – Part 5: Kindess
The Fruit of the Spirit – Part 5: Kindness The fifth fruit in Paul’s list is kindness. In the King James Version, kindness is called “gentleness.” The best way to understand this is by looking at the One who is perfect kindness, namely, Our Father in Heaven. Kindness is the characteristic that led God to provide salvation for us. Kindness leads God to give us green pastures, quiet waters, and the restoration of our souls when we’re weary. God’s tender care makes Him want to gather us under His wings, to protect us and keep us close to Him. And when the Spirit works in us, the resulting character is of one allowing the Holy Spirit to develop maturity in their life. The Greek word for “kindness” means “benignity, tender concern, uprightness.” It is the kindness of heart and kindness in action.