Summary: Episode #021 Recorded Monday, May 27, 2013 "Manly Marks: Kindness" HOST: Chris Clevenger Show Notes: By inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the apostle Paul provides nine qualities that we refer to as "the Fruits of the Spirit." (Galatians 5:22-23) These characteristics are the outgrowth of the Word of God, the seed of the Kingdom (Luke 8:11), when it is planted in our hearts. The fourth Manly Mark is "gentleness" or "kindness." This gentleness is understood in three words: Wholesome, Servicable, and Kind. Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. - Mark Twain Ron Gutman: The Hidden Power of Smiling Wholesome - What I Am Before Others Sometimes the word used in Galatains 5:22 translated "gentleness" is also translated "good." Therefore, it can mean "moral excellence." Serviceable - What I Do To Aid Others Jesus used a word similar to what Paul used when He said, "My yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:30) Like feathers on a bird, the yoke of Christ is servicable. It enables the Christian to accomplish great things. It isn't a burden. It is a blessing. Kind - What I Do Toward Others This is probably the most common understanding of "gentleness." To be a gentleman one must be kind. Your Feedback Submit your feedback or suggest future topics via email (manliness@thelightnetwork.tv) or voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out! Thanks. Previous Episodes Click here to see all of the episodes of Biblical Manliness with Chris Clevenger. Subscription Links
