Who do we hurt when we are cruel to others?
Who do I think I am hurting? Cruelty is intended to hurt someone else. It actually backfires and hurts me. Jesus …
Tag Archives: Compassion
Will compassion win the day?
When Jesus saw the large crowds as sheep without a shepherd, His compassion led Him to teach them the things …
“When Jesus saw her crying, and the Jews who had come with her crying, he was deeply moved in his spirit and troubled.” ~Apostle John
We all suffer loss of a loved one or a friend. We will go to funeral homes, wakes, viewings, and …
What is Jesus concerned about as he is facing a slow and cruel death for us?
Jesus’ mother, his aunt, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of the cross. They …
“For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome.” ~Apostle John
Is love optional? Yes, I get to decide whether to love or not. So do you. We all do. I …
“If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need, but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?” ~Apostle John
The simple answer is because God says so. That is it. It is that simple. Jesus commands that I must …
“Immediately the religious elites went out and started plotting with the political elites against him, how they might kill him.” ~Mark
Conspiracy theories are interesting. People get intrigued by them. This one really existed. The religious and political elites of the …
Why we must show compassion to the bereaved?
We all suffer loss of a loved one or a friend. We will go to funeral homes, wakes, viewings, and …
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in the Messiah, God forgave you.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus is all about forgiveness. That is the reason God sent him to us. I need forgiveness and the good …
“I am willing; be cleansed.” ~Jesus
I have a lot to learn from Jesus. Jesus is gentle and shows compassion. Jesus has compassion for those in …
Is it by God’s mercy that we can persevere?
I have received the very mercy of God. Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature …
What is the point in being kind?
God’s goal for me is to be kind, thoughtful and caring. I am to love. That is the main thing …
Why should we show compassion to the oppressed and needy?
The simple answer is because God says so. That is it. It is that simple. Jesus commands that I must …
“And whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.” ~Jesus
When Jesus saw the large crowds as sheep without a shepherd, His compassion led Him to teach them the things …
“Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus shows me how to love and be kind. Jesus commands me to love. God wants me to be kind, …
“When the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us.” ~Apostle Paul
God showed His infinite kindness to me. God sent His Son Jesus to die for me. Surely I can, by …
“But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?” ~Apostle John
Jesus is clear. His apostle John is clear. My heart testifies to me what I ought to do. There …
“Lazarus died. And I am glad for your sakes that I wasn’t there. You’re about to be given new grounds for believing.” ~Jesus
Here I see the care and compassion of my Master. It appeared somewhat callous to begin with. Lazarus is sick. …
Compassion — Is it shown in actions?
Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, exemplified all of the Father’s attributes, including His compassion. When Jesus saw His …
“Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.” ~Matthew about Jesus
This is striking. The first thing to note here is that Jesus saw the people. He didn’t look past them. …
“For we are slaves; yet in our bondage our God has not forsaken us, but has extended lovingkindness to us.” ~Ezra
I want the quality of compassion and generosity in my life. I need to learn how God loves the weak and poor. It is …
“Behold, your mother!” ~Jesus
Consider the tenderness of Jesus the Messiah. Everywhere we turn, Jesus is moved and full of compassion. Jesus shows the goodness of …
Compassion — A Vital Character Requirement in the Followers of Jesus
Compassion is an attitude of care and concern, grounded in pity and sympathy towards others, given to me by Jesus. …
“A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.” ~King Solomon
I have seen it way too often. Something that starts simple escalates. It turns into all out war. My drive …
Tenderness — We learn about it from Jesus the Messiah
I think this is the most precious verse in the scripture. Jesus wept! Jesus cried. Jesus sobbed. It is clear …
“Breakfast is ready.” ~Jesus
This is the third time Jesus appears to the disciples. They’ve been out fishing all night. They’ve been working. They …
“Then he will turn to the ‘goats,’ the ones on his left, and say, ‘Get out, worthless goats! You’re good for nothing but the fires of hell. And why?” ~Jesus
Jesus has some goals in mind for me. Jesus is clear what they are. Jesus warns me that there will …
Kindness — The kindness of Jesus the Messiah
I desperately need more kindness and compassion in my life. I need to judge less and love more. That is …
God is Good – Would that explain why God is in a good mood and does good? God is good y’all!
All God’s perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world. God is good. …
“And be thankful.” ~Apostle Paul
What is important in being thankful? After a long list on how I ought to live, Paul adds “and be …
“Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble.” ~Apostle Peter
My job is to be a blessing. Being agreeable is a key to blessing others. The ability to agree with …
“But what happens when we live God’s way?” ~Apostle Paul
My challenge is to live God’s way. Many times I don’t want to but it isn’t about what I want. …
“No machine can replace the human spark of spirit, compassion, love, and understanding.” ~Louis Gerstner
It is all about love and compassion. Jesus challenges me to love God and everyone else we know or meet. That …
“The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.” ~Albert Schweitzer
Why are we here? God has a goal in mind for us. It is to love God and love everyone …
“Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them.” ~Apostle Paul
Our God is in an amazing mood. We must celebrate that all day long, every single day. Jesus, the Messiah …
“His father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” ~Jesus
God is incredible good. God is looking for me. He feels compassion for me. His heart pounds when He sees me. …
“But what happens when we live God’s way?” ~Apostle Paul
Now this is amazing. One of God’s gifts is a sense of compassion in the heart. Even if I don’t …
“Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble.” ~~Apostle Peter
Am I humble enough? Not yet and that is important to understand. Who gets the credit? That is a central …
"Look back in forgiveness, forward in hope, down in compassion and up with gratitude." ~~Zig Ziglar
"The loose tongue of the godless spreads destruction; the common sense of the godly preserves them." ~King Solomon
The most difficult thing in life to control is our tongue. What we say makes a difference. Words spoken in …
"Regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it." ~~ Apostle Paul
God has chosen us for a new life. It is a life of love. It’s characteristics are: Compassion Kindness Humility …
"These people make a big show of saying the right thing, but their heart isn’t in it." ~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to have our heart in the right place with God and everyone else. It is all about …
