Compassion’s most significant result is that it alleviates
suffering. It lifts people’s burdens and
makes life more tolerable. That’s what
Jesus was all about!
Jesus has great compassion for mankind. Our Savior was moved deeply by the needs of
those around Him. He felt and shared our
suffering. We are all too often selfish
and self-centered, but should strive to be more like Jesus and be more
compassionate toward others.
God is Full of
Compassion
“But you, O Lord, are a God of
compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and
faithfulness.” (Psalm 86:15 NLT)
Jesus’ Compassion for
the Lost
“When he saw the crowds, he had
compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without
a shepherd.” (Matthew 9:36 NLT)
Jesus’ Compassion for
the Sick
“Jesus saw the huge crowd as he
stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.”
(Matthew 14:14 NLT)
Jesus’ Compassion for
the Hungry
“Then Jesus called his disciples
and told them, “I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for
three days, and they have nothing left to eat. I don’t want to send them away
hungry, or they will faint along the way.” (Matthew 15:32 NLT)
Jesus’ Compassion for
the Suffering
“11 Soon afterward Jesus went with
his disciples to the village of Nain, and a large crowd followed him. 12 A
funeral procession was coming out as he approached the village gate. The young
man who had died was a widow’s only son, and a large crowd from the village was
with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion.
“Don’t cry!” he said. 14 Then he walked over to the coffin and touched it, and
the bearers stopped. “Young man,” he said, “I tell you, get up.” (Luke 7:11-14
NLT)
Having Compassion for
Those in Need
Luke 10:30-37 NLT: Parable
of the Good Samaritan
30 Jesus replied with a story: “A
Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by
bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead
beside the road.
31 “By chance a priest came along.
But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road
and passed him by. 32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying
there, but he also passed by on the other side.
33 “Then a despised Samaritan came
along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to
him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged
them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he
took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling
him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I’ll pay you
the next time I’m here.’
36 “Now which of these three would
you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked.
37 The man replied, “The one who
showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said,
“Yes, now go and do the same.”
We Are Called to be
Compassionate
1 Peter 3:8-12 NLT
8 Finally, all of you should be of
one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
9 Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult
you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to
do, and he will bless you for it. 10 For the Scriptures say, “If you want to
enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and
your lips from telling lies. 11 Turn
away from evil and do good. Search for
peace, and work to maintain it. 12 The
eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their
prayers. But the Lord turns his face against
those who do evil.”
Compassion Can
Accomplish Great Things!
Compassion is more than feeling sorry for someone; it is
more than pity. Compassion is a deep
desire to reach out and make a difference in someone else’s life. Christ had great compassion on us, so we
should have that same kind of compassion for others.
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