“The Lord is gracious, and full of
compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.” Psa
145:8
Claiming
to have compassion, then being confused between empathy and pity is common. One
moves you to action while the other is selfish and indifferent. Likewise there is a difference between having
Christ and being a Christian; one is a gift, the later is a desire to make a
difference in others. Jude 22 “And of some have
compassion, making a difference.” The key words are “some” and “difference.” Paul greatly embodied this example of compassion
in Rom 9 stating he would be willing to give up his own salvation, if possible,
for others to receive it. If we were as motivated by compassion as we are
condemnation, we’d all be better off. Compassion is the antidote to the soul:
where even the most poisonous attacks can remain harmless. For many, compassion
is self-serving/reflecting leaving only pity for others. Through compassion God gives you an amazing
opportunity to make a difference, a change without limits in someone’s life;
that brings a joy and peace for both souls.
Compassion
requires action or it’s just a thought of pity.
HSAY…Todd
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