Compassion
1. Compassion is not just an emotion but - a drive to bring about change and move us to action. - change the way we love - to suffer and the ability to emphatize with the emotional state of another person. 2. Compassion has no boundaries Matthew 9:35 (KJV): "And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people." Compassion and grace is interchangeable. Compassion is rooted in the love of God. Compassion does not mean you will be loved or rewarded by them. 2) Compassion sees and feels the need Matthew 9:36 (NIV) says: “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” Harrased - they are defeated by life Helpless - they are broken and without purpose. sheep without a shepherd - they would follow any fad, guru or ideas that lead them into destruction. 3) Compassion leads to a ...