Compassion is an attitude grounded in Christian love for others should reflect God’s own love for his people.
Compassion is an essential trait of a Christian character that cannot be overlooked.
Eph 4:32; Col 3:12 Also see: 2Co 1:3-5; 1Pe 3:8
Compassion needs to be shown in actions
1Jn 3:17 Also see: Isa 58:6-7; Mt 10:42 Mk 9:41; Mt 25:35-36; Ac 20:35
Examples of compassionate behavior
To the oppressed and needy Job 29:12-17; 30:25; Pr 14:31; Lk 10:33-35; Ac 28:2
To the bereaved Ge 37:35; Ru 2:1-20; 2Sa 10:1-2; 1Ch 7:22; Jn 11:19
To children Ex 2:6; 1Ki 3:26; Isa 49:15
To prisoners 2Ch 28:15; 30:9; Ac 16:33-34; Heb 13:3
To forgiven sinners 2Co 2:7-8; Gal 6:1
To the sick Job 2:11-13; Ps 35:13
To the solitary Ecc 4:10-11
To widows and orphans Zec 7:9-10; Jas 1:27
To Jerusalem Ps 102:14
God inspires human compassion
Da 1:9 Also see: Ex 3:21; Ps 106:46; Jer 42:12
God rewards compassion
Pr 14:21 See also Ps 112:4-5; Pr 19:17
Lack of compassion
2Sa 12:6; Ps 69:20; 109:16; Eze 16:5; Am 1:11
Limits of human compassion
Deut 28:53-57; Isa 13:18; Jer 21:7; La 4:10
Say this prayer: Father in heaven, Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all of my sins. Come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
