One scholar has noted that when the word "chrestotes" is applied to interpersonal relationships, it conveys the idea of being adaptable to others. Rather than harshly require everyone else to adapt to his own needs and desires, when "chrestotes" is working in a believer, he seeks to become adaptable to the needs of those who are around him. ("Sparkling Gems from the Greek", Rick Renner)Kindness is doing something and not expecting anything in return. Kindness is respect and helping others without waiting for someone to help one back. It implies kindness no matter what. We should live "in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left".