The concept of Kindness in Christianity
According to Christianity, kindness embodies the compassionate actions of Jesus, such as healing and encouraging acknowledgment. In Early Christianity, kindness is characterized by being friendly, generous, and considerate, irrespective of others' status. It promotes a gentle demeanor instead of rage, fostering moral interactions among individuals. This understanding of kindness emphasizes compassion and the importance of treating others with respect and care.
Synonyms: Compassion, Generosity, Goodwill, Benevolence, Warmth, Empathy, Sympathy, Consideration, Thoughtfulness, Tenderness, Gentleness, Charity, Friendliness, Altruism
In Dutch: Vriendelijkheid; In Finnish: ³Û²õ³Ù䱹ä±ô±ô¾±²õ²â²â²õ; In Spanish: Amabilidad; In German: Freundlichkeit; In Malay: Kebaikan; In Swedish: ³Õä²Ô±ô¾±²µ³ó±ð³Ù
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Christian concept of 'Kindness'
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) Kindness is a feeling given to man so that he should protect, love, and cherish man, and both receive and afford assistance against all dangers, which is the greatest bond of human society.[1] (2) This is an action that, when performed, will be reciprocated, underscoring the importance of treating others with consideration and benevolence.[2] (3) The characteristic that moves the divine to become angry, which is the reason for the divine's emotional state, according to the given text.[3] (4) Encourages adopting a gentle demeanor over rage and aggression, promoting moral interaction among individuals.[4] (5) The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate towards others, regardless of their status.[5]
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) The compassionate act of Jesus in not only healing the woman but also ensuring her acknowledgment and confession before the crowd.[6]