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Patience

One of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. A visible attribute of a true Christian life as found in Galatians 5:22-23.
Denotes lenience, forbearance, fortitude, patient endurance, longsuffering. It describes a person who has the power to exercise revenge but instead exercises restraint.

We are "strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness". Colossians 1:11
by LoveLight October 27, 2012
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Kindness

One of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. A visible attribute of a true Christian life as found in Galatians 5:22-23.
Kindness is doing something and not expecting anything in return. Kindness is respect and helping others without waiting for someone to help one back. It implies kindness no matter what.

We should live "in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left". 2Corinthians 6:6-7
by LoveLight October 27, 2012
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