Joy runs deeper than happiness, deeper than a hypocritical smile.
Kindness is the quality I most treasure. Of all good qualities, I believe kindness is the one that really distinguishes Christians. Kindness is love in action...but it is rare, and it isn't respected.
Goodness is an inherent quality. As much as I strive to be a good person, I fail, because goodness is against my nature. Naturally, I am envious, selfish, and proud. Yet God is good, and He covers my sins. His quality of goodness shines through Christians' lives, imperfect as we are.
Faith is a virtue I've always struggled with, since I tend to be a skeptical person, but my faith has become stronger by seeing the ways God works in my life. His faithfulness strengthens mine. Another aspect of faithfulness is loyalty, a forgotten virtue in this age.
Gentleness is such a beautiful quality. Consider the charms of a gentle breeze...the gentle colors of dawn...or a gentle creature such as a dove. Gentleness goes hand in hand with kindness.
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