Character Trait: Compassion
Compassion is a mixed passion, compounded of love and sorrow; sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress along with a desire to alleviate it without experiencing anything in return.
But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? 1 John 3:17
God wants us to be uniquely different from the world especially in our compassion for others. Jesus lived a life of compassion for others. He not only saw the needs of others, but also responded to their needs.
True compassion comes from being fully surrendered to the Lord. Many times the trials that we endure in our lives will spiritually strengthen us. This will help to grow our faith and allow us to help others who come behind us to go through it as well.
Additional Scripture:
Matthew 15:32, Matthew 20:34, John 13:35, 1 John 3:16-17, 1 Peter 3:8, Galatians 6:10, Jude 1:22, Luke 10:33-35, John 17:20-23, Proverbs 29:11, 1 Peter 2:21, Psalm 78:38, Psalm 86:15, Luke 15:20, Psalm 145:8, Micah 7:18-19, Matthew 9:36, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:12-13
Prayer: Father, Thank you for all Your provisions in our lives. Please help us to see those around us that are in need of compassion. Help us to be an example of Your compassion that will make an eternal difference in the lives of others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Hymns of Praise:
- The Saviour Is Waiting
- He Careth For You
- Love Divine
- A Tender Heart
- Blest Be the Tie
