Guest Speaker: David Spivey
Definition: Compassion is a deep moving of the heart that motivates one to action.
1. Ownership - Luke 10:27-32
A. God calls us to take ownership of compassion.
B. Don't rationalize why we don't need to help.
2. Action - Luke 10:33-34
A. True compassion always leads one to do what they can.
Matt. 14:14
Matt. 15:32
Mark 6:34
B. We can't change the world, but each of is called to do what we can.
3. Motivation - Luke 10:35
A. Our motivation must be selfless (God-centered).
John 3:16 For God so loved the world (compassion) that he gave his only begotten son
(action), that whosoever believeth on Him shall not perish but have everlasting life
(motivation).
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Questions and Answers:
Q. How can we develop compassion?
A. By knowing Christ better.
Q. Sometimes people have compassion, but they bring it across as THEIR way of receiving compassion and are not very tactful. How can we reach people on their level?
A. Mostly by maturity. There will be some trial and error at first until we get some experience.
Q. How do you distinguish between someone who really needs compassion and someone just taking advantage of you?
A. Even the one taking advantage still needs compassion. Compassion might not be gooey sentiment, but it all goes back to your motivation.
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