Kindness is another concept that is a little different in English and the original language of the Bible.
In English, it seems like kindness has the connotation of being friendly, warm-hearted, and sympathetic. Although, there is the idea of "acts of kindness."
In the original Biblical language, kindness refers to someone having a heart to promote someone else's good, prosperity, or happiness, in a concrete way. It seems to focus more on service, or practical benefit.
So, kindness seeks another person's best by practical acts of service, or generosity. It surrenders time, energy, and resources for another person's good.
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