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It's difficult at times to discuss grace because some folks are thoroughly
unable to see it relative to personal characteristics, i.e. to attributes.
For example; Cain resented his kid brother's piety, and he was snippy with
God. Cain was also capable of passionate violence. Ouch! a very non
gracious man around whom nobody would be comfortable except maybe his
fellow inmates in San Quentin and/or Riker's Island.
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● 2Pet 3:18 . .Grow in grace
The Greek word translated "grace" is charis (khar'-ece) which basically
means graciousness: defined by Webster's as kind, courteous, inclined to
good will, generous, charitable, merciful, altruistic, compassionate,
thoughtful, cordial, affable, genial, sociable, cheerful, warm, sensitive,
considerate, and tactful.
* Cordial stresses warmth and heartiness
* Affable implies easy to approach, and readiness to respond pleasantly to
conversation or requests or proposals
* Genial stresses cheerfulness and even joviality
* Sociable suggests a genuine liking for the companionship of others
* Generous is characterized by a noble or forbearing spirit; viz:
magnanimous, kindly, and liberal in giving
* Charitable means full of love for, and goodwill toward, others; viz:
benevolent, tolerant, and lenient.
* Altruistic means unselfish regard for, or devotion to, the welfare of others;
viz: a desire to be of service to others for no other reason than it just feels
good to do so.
* Compassionate pertains to a sympathetic awareness of others' distress
combined with a desire to alleviate it.
* Tactful indicates a keen sense of what to do, or say, in order to maintain
good relations with others in order to resolve and/or avoid unnecessary
conflict.
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It's difficult at times to discuss grace because some folks are thoroughly
unable to see it relative to personal characteristics, i.e. to attributes.
For example; Cain resented his kid brother's piety, and he was snippy with
God. Cain was also capable of passionate violence. Ouch! a very non
gracious man around whom nobody would be comfortable except maybe his
fellow inmates in San Quentin and/or Riker's Island.
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● 2Pet 3:18 . .Grow in grace
The Greek word translated "grace" is charis (khar'-ece) which basically
means graciousness: defined by Webster's as kind, courteous, inclined to
good will, generous, charitable, merciful, altruistic, compassionate,
thoughtful, cordial, affable, genial, sociable, cheerful, warm, sensitive,
considerate, and tactful.
* Cordial stresses warmth and heartiness
* Affable implies easy to approach, and readiness to respond pleasantly to
conversation or requests or proposals
* Genial stresses cheerfulness and even joviality
* Sociable suggests a genuine liking for the companionship of others
* Generous is characterized by a noble or forbearing spirit; viz:
magnanimous, kindly, and liberal in giving
* Charitable means full of love for, and goodwill toward, others; viz:
benevolent, tolerant, and lenient.
* Altruistic means unselfish regard for, or devotion to, the welfare of others;
viz: a desire to be of service to others for no other reason than it just feels
good to do so.
* Compassionate pertains to a sympathetic awareness of others' distress
combined with a desire to alleviate it.
* Tactful indicates a keen sense of what to do, or say, in order to maintain
good relations with others in order to resolve and/or avoid unnecessary
conflict.
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