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Kenneth

     The name Kenneth means 'handsome' which, in the spiritual sense, has to do with his wisdom and discernment rather than his physical attributes.  The meaning of his name originates with the word used to describe the serpent in the Garden of Eden, sutile.  This words means:  prudent, crafty, shrewd, and also sly, sensible, wise and discerning.  The serpent used his abilities for evil but Kenneth, after giving his heart to the Lord Jesus Christ, is used as an instrument of good for God's people.

    Kenneth has all the attributes described above and has many occasions in his life to put them to good use.  He finds that many come to him for advice and he usually does this without mincing his words.  He is not one to be rude or unkind, just speaks the truth in love, in peace, not ruthlessly. He can frequently tell whether or not he is being told

the truth or a bald faced lie and acts accordingly. He knows the difference between sincere appreciation and down and out flattery.

    Kenneth picks his friends wisely and is a good friend in return.  He uses discernment when faced with making hard choices and when trusting in God, he can rely on his own judgment.  Therefore, those who do come to him can come to him in confidence, knowing that Kenneth is one in whom one can trust and rely.

 Proverbs 14:18 . . . the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

© Helen Elliott 2001

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